Vale Archie Roach

Curtis Brown Australia pays its deep respects to the family and friends of Archie Roach on his passing. Archie was a Gunditjmara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung), Bundjalung Senior Elder, celebrated as one of this country's preeminent performers, songwriters, and storytellers. Archie generously shared his landmark stories in music and in print, in recent years publishing his memoir TELL ME WHY and his picture book TOOK THE CHILDREN AWAY, illustrated by his beloved late partner Ruby Hunter. Archie dedicated his memoir to his family, and to ‘all those stolen and scattered, who found their way home, and to those who never did’. Vale, Archie Roach.

With thanks to Archie’s sons, Amos and Eban Roach, who have given permission for Archie’s name, image and music to be used, so that his legacy will continue to inspire.

📷 Phil Nitchie