
Decoding the Australian Culture of Music (1950-1989)
Music stands to be an essential part of our lives as it brings in the tunes of joy, sorrow, happiness, and fills our lives with all that we need. Thanks to that, it tends to form a culture that brings people together. Exploring the same and understanding all that it has to provide will help you understand the impact of music from all around the world. But today, we will not be going all around the world; instead, we will look into the Australian culture of music.
Australia’s First (July 12, 1956)
July 12, 1956, is an important date for the Australian culture of music. It brought forward Australia’s first Rock ‘n’ Roll Record, all thanks to George Assang. Yes, that’s right. George Assang, an Indigenous Australian, was responsible for this feat as he released a version of “Heartbreak Hotel...