Deadly Nannas facts for kids
Deadly Nannas (which means Nragi Muthar in the Ngarrindjeri language) is a music group from Murray Bridge, South Australia. They started making music around 2016. This group is special because they sing songs that help keep the Ngarrindjeri language and culture alive.
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Who are the Deadly Nannas?
The group is mostly made up of Ngarrindjeri women. Two of the members are non-Aboriginal women, who are called kringkri ma:dawar (white sisters). They sing together as a vocal ensemble with music playing in the background.
The Deadly Nannas formed in 2017. Their main goal is to write and perform songs in the Ngarrindjeri language. This helps to protect and share this important language and culture. All the women in the group have studied an endangered Aboriginal language. This helps them mix Ngarrindjeri words with English in their songs.
Some of the Aboriginal members grew up speaking their language at home. However, they were not allowed to speak it anywhere else. Some members were also affected by sad government policies from the past. These policies caused families to be separated, which is known as the Stolen Generations.
As of 2020, the group's main spokesperson is Georgina Trevorrow. Other members include Diana Murphy, Vicki Hartman, Lena Rigney, Pauline Walker, Bec Gollan, Vicki Cummings, and Phyliss Williams.
What have the Deadly Nannas achieved?
The Deadly Nannas have performed at many cultural events. They sang at Mii Pudnanthi at the Adelaide Showground and have traveled all over Australia. In March 2021, they performed at the Adelaide Fringe, which is a big arts festival.
In 2019, the group was a finalist for the Premier's NAIDOC Award. This is a special award given in South Australia during NAIDOC Week, which celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Their Music and Videos
By 2019, the group had released three music CDs. Their first CD was called Ngarrindjeri Lullaby and came out in 2017. They also released a self-titled CD called Deadly Nannas in 2019.
In March 2020, the Deadly Nannas released their first music video. It was for their song "Celebrating Culture." This video was dedicated to one of the group members who had passed away before the video was finished.
How are they helping kids learn?
As of As of 2021[update], the Deadly Nannas are part of a school singing program in South Australia. They are working to help more people speak Ngarrindjeri. In 2016, only 312 people were reported to speak the language in the 2016 Australian census.
For Ngarrindjeri children, learning their language is very important. It helps them feel connected to their land and culture. This connection can also help improve their social and physical well-being.
