In Australia, From Apology, a Hit Song Grows An overtly political song about racial reconciliation with Australia’s disadvantaged Aboriginal minority became the fourth biggest-selling recording in Australia last week.
The song, “From Little Things Big Things Grow,” begins with a recording of the words of Australia’s prime minister, Kevin Rudd, from his February apology for the country’s history of mistreatment of its indigenous peoples. “As prime minister, I am sorry,” Mr. Rudd says on the recording. “On behalf of the government, I am sorry.”
From Mr. Rudd’s words the song later moves on to these lyrics: “There are moments in the lives of nations where hope and history rhyme. Now’s one of those times. Let’s close the gap, and if we truly mean it, we can stare down our future and find we can see through those eyes. Let us not stand with those who deny.”
Its even been featured in China: Musicians launch song inspired by apology to stolen aboriginees. Perhaps that is following Rudd's very straight speech in China on April 9th (see next post).
It can be found on the site of GET UP: Action for Australia and there is news of the impact of the project.
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