Bilum Mamma
This performance by Papuan-Australian operatic soprano Heru Pinkasova weaves the threads of Papuan stories together through song, creating her unique Bilum. The textures and colours informed by and informing the songs of her life, exploring traditional Papuan chants, folk songs, PNG Top 40, and how their beats thrum through contemporary music. Join this Bilum Mamma as she gives, takes and holds a unique history, one ready to be carried by those after her. This cross-cultural production incorporates opera, new music, and animation weaving a story representing contemporary Queensland communities of many heritages.
Concept by Heru Pinkasova & Little Match
Performer & Writer Heru Pinkasova
Performer Waveney Yasso
Director Lisa Fa'alafi
Bilum Artists Ranu James, Katrina Sonter, and Maryann Talia Pau
Designer / Animator / Creative Producer Penny Challen
Music Director & Creative Producer Alicia Cush
Technical Director Nathaniel Knight
Bilum Stories Creative / Curator Moale James
Animator D'mitri Cossar
Textile Consultant Dr Maria Wronksa-Friend
