''Jamu Dreaming'' is the second studio album by Australian singer song writer

Archie Roach Archibald William Roach (8 January 1956 – 30 July 2022) was an Australian singer, songwriter and Aboriginal activist. Often referred to as "Uncle Archie", Roach was a Gunditjmara and Bundjalung elder who campaigned for the rights of Abori ...

. The album was released in May 1993 and peaked at number 55 on the

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. The album was recorded with musical assistance from

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, Tiddas, Paul Kelly,

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Ruby Hunter Ruby Charlotte Margaret Hunter (31 October 195517 February 2010), also known as Aunty Ruby, was an Aboriginal Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist, and the life and musical partner of Archie Roach . Early life Ruby Hunter was born on 31 ...

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and Joe Geia. At the

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, the album was nominated for Best Indigenous Release.

Reception

Bob Townsend from No Depression said the album is "a more hopeful celebration of his ancestry and search for justice" than his debut. David Gulliver commented on the material range from songs of domestic violence, the wonder that comes from being a father and simple domestic happiness. Gulliver said "Musically, ''Jamu Dreaming'' relies on simple beauty, not catchy choruses. Archie is no great tunesmith, so he relies on the power of his voice and his lyrics to keep the listener captivated. His voice is most impressive on the slower songs, where he can let his voice breathe in the simple piano arrangement." adding "Archie's lyrics are unashamedly from the heart, and in his homilies to family life, it is his sheer honesty that prevents the listener from cringing."

Reception

Track listing

Charts

Release history

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