Cultural Melodies: Bridging Indigenous Australian and Indian Traditions

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green attended an interactive session in Delhi featuring indigenous artist Grace Lillian Lee, who is set to showcase her work at the India Art Fair. Green expressed a desire for a collaboration between indigenous Australian and traditional Indian music, complementing the visual arts exchange.

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green has expressed interest in forging a musical collaboration that brings together indigenous Australian tunes with the traditional sounds of Indian music. Speaking at an interactive session in Delhi, he highlighted the success of the art exhibition 'Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters' currently on display.

The event featured Grace Lillian Lee, a revered indigenous artist and designer, who will present her work 'Winds of Guardians' at the 2026 India Art Fair. Born in Cairns and rooted in the Torres Strait Islander community, Lee's work is celebrated for integrating themes of identity and sustainability while honoring her rich cultural heritage.

Green emphasized the remarkable cross-cultural exchanges already happening in the visual arts, such as those seen in the immersive 'Songlines' exhibition at Humayun's Tomb. He urged viewers to explore the exhibition and teased future collaborations in music, combining the rich sonic traditions of Australia and India.

(With inputs from agencies.)