Deline Briscoe with Iain Grandage

Deline Briscoe is a Yalanji woman of song whose roots are planted deep in both Yalanji culture and gospel traditions. Over two decades, she has shared stages with many artists loved both here at UKARIA and around the globe – artists like Archie Roach, Lou Bennett, Paul Kelly, Shane Howard and Emma Donovan.

Her songs and stories mix Yalanji Wawubarri singing, gospel conviction and bluesy grit, evoking her family’s histories in the Daintree Region of Far North Queensland as well as Palm Island.

So it is a thrill to have her joined for this special presentation not only by her long-time collaborator, percussionist Airileke Ingram, but also by Aurora Vocal Ensemble, whose extraordinarily versatile vocal artistry will shine in all-new arrangements we have developed together.

Deline is one of the warmest and most generous humans I have ever had the privilege of making music with. You will, like all who come in contact with her, fall in love with her shining presence and exquisite voice.

– Iain Grandage

Deline Briscoe | Voice / Guitar

Airileke Ingram | Percussion

Iain Grandage | Cello / Piano

Aurora Vocal Ensemble
Directed by Christie Anderson

This concert is generously supported by