About this episode
The episode explores Seaman Dan's unique musical style that blends various genres with his cultural heritage.
Seaman Dan’s music combines blues, hula and jazz with the traditional music of his Torres Strait Islander culture. His combination of ‘Ailan’ style music and beautiful baritone voice takes you to a place where you can feel and smell the saltwater breeze.
Topics covered
- music
- Torres Strait Islander culture
- blues
- hula
- jazz
Keywords
- Seaman Dan
- Ailan style music
- baritone voice
- saltwater breeze
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Story of Seaman Dan
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