Image by T J Garvie Photography
Bunyi Bunyi Bumi is led by Co-Directors raymond d. blanco (Yadhaigana and Erub Islander of Eastern Torres Straits) and Dr. Priya Srinivasan (Tamil) with Co-Devisors, choreographic and sound collaborators Waangenga Blanco (Pajinka Wik and Meriam Mer), Alfira O'Sullivan (Acehnese/Australian) and Murtala (Achenese).
Produced by BlakDance
Commissioned by Asia TOPA and Bunjil Place
About the Work
Bunyi Bunyi Bumi entreats us to hear and embody the sounds of the earth — of Country — carrying the stories of shared kinships across the Asia-Pacific region. Thrumming with dance, body percussion, syncopated rhythms, and stunning visuals, the performance unites Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Indonesian artists in a powerful rebuke of colonial amnesia. A groundbreaking commission, Bunyi Bunyi Bumi replaces tired narratives of trade and Empire with truth, resistance, and resilience. Co-directed by raymond d. blanco and Dr. Priya Srinivasan, in collaboration with Waangenga Blanco, Alfira O’Sullivan, and Murtala, this contemporary work uses immersive choreography to celebrate the interconnectedness of cultures.
Images from creative development January 2024, Dandenong
Bunyi Bunyi Bumi is produced by BlakDance, with commissioning support from Asia TOPA Festival and Bunjil Place. Creative Development supported by Creative Australia.