David Arden

David Arden
Background information
OccupationsSinger, guitarist
InstrumentsVocals, guitar

David Arden is an Australian singer-songwriter and Aboriginal activist.

Career

Arden is a Kokatha and a Gunditjmara songman.

He has performed with Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Tiddas, Bart Willoughby, and Mixed Relations, and with members of Shane Howard, Paul Kelly, Not Drowning Waving, and Hunters and Collectors.

He was a founding member and co-musical director of The Black Arm Band.[1]

Awards and nominations

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
Music Victoria Awards of 2016 Dave Arden Best Indigenous Act Nominated [2][3]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
John Pat
  • Released: 1987
  • Format: Tape.
  • Label: Rock Against Racism & Koori Youth Band
Rainbow Man
  • Released: 1996
  • Format: Tape.
  • Label: David Arden & Altogether
Kookatha / Gunditjmara Clan
  • Released: 2008
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: Goanna Arts (GADA0108)
Close My Eyes
  • Released: July 2016
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: David Arden
Red Dessert Man
  • Released: March 2020
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: Headstone Records
MEERTA - The Ballad of James Arden
  • Released: July 2023
  • Format: CD & Vinl, Digital
  • Label: David Arden

References

  1. ^ Arts Hub A call to arms
  2. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
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