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Abebe – Butterfly Song

"Discover the musical legacy and enduring friendship between celebrated Papuan musician George Telek and Not Drowning, Waving’s David Bridie."

In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the heartfelt sounds of George Telek and the Moab Stringband’s ‘Abebe’ (‘Butterfly Song’) on board a bus. It marked the beginning of a profound fascination with the nation and its rich culture – and of a bond with Telek that would last more than 30 years.

Top Cast

  • George Telek

    George Telek

    Himself

  • David Bridie

    David Bridie

    Himself

  • Helen Mountford

    Helen Mountford

    Self

  • John Phillips

    John Phillips

    Self

  • Martin Flanagan

    Martin Flanagan

    Self

  • Namila Benson

    Namila Benson

    Self

  • Patrick McCluskey

    Patrick McCluskey

    Self

  • Paule Stewart

    Paule Stewart

    Self

  • Phil Wales

    Phil Wales

    Self

Overview

In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the heartfelt sounds of George Telek and the Moab Stringband’s ‘Abebe’ (‘Butterfly Song’) on board a bus. It marked the beginning of a profound fascination with the nation and its rich culture – and of a bond with Telek that would last more than 30 years.

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