Publications

CAIRS Newsletter

Wilto Yerlo produces a newsletter four times a year. The newsletter contains articles on the activities of the Centre, its staff and students, as well as useful information for students relating to their enrolment, study and graduation.

March 2009
October 2008
August 2008
May 2008
March 2008
October 2007
August 2007
May 2007
March 2007

Tjunguringanyi
Tjunguringanyi is a Pitjantjatjara word meaning "to come together" which symbolises the coming together of a diverse range of indigenous and non-indigenous knowledges and musical traditions.

Tjunguringanyi is the journal publication of the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music. It covers areas such as:

• educational philosophy, development and activities
  
• CASM events and other cultural activities
  
• academic articles
  
• poems
  
• compositions
  
• photos and artwork.

The journal was first published in 1975 under the title of "Tjungaringanyi".

Backdated editions are not available for purchase, but can be accessed at the Special Collections section of the Barr Smith library, University of Adelaide, and at the Performing Art Library, University of Adelaide.

CASM Showcase CD
The 1999 Showcase recording emerges from the performance program at CASM. The performance courses are the catalyst towards the development of original compositions for performance and recordings. The bands and the choir appearing on this CD were selected to represent the range of musical activities at CASM from the 1999 academic year. All of the songs are original compositions except for Tracks 6, 10 and 16 which are well-known songs from the Pitjantjatjara and Torres Strait Island communities.

As part of the academic program, each performance group spends several hours a week in the CASM studio jamming, refining and recording their musical works. As this CD demonstrates, CASM bands cover a wide range of styles and musical backgrounds, reflecting some of the diversity of music among Australian Indigenous communities. Many students come to CASM as recognised musicians in their own right. At CASM they have the opportunity to exchange musical ideas with other musicians and to explore and evolve new forms of contemporary Indigenous musical expression. These activities contribute to cultural renewal and innovation through a combination of workshops, teaching, public performances, recording and cultural documentation. This means that CASM graduates acquire the skills and knowledge needed for cultural and educational work in the communities, thereby meeting one of CASM's key objectives.