Interview: Kutcha Edwards

Kutcha EdwardsKutcha Edwards is a celebrated Indigenous Australian musician, and member of the stolen generation.


Born of the Mutti Mutti people, Kutcha was taken from his family by authorities when he was 18 months old. After spending 14 years in institutions, Kutcha was finally reunited with his mother and family.


As a performer Kutcha has toured the world with renowned Melbourne Koori band Blackfire and released a solo album in 2002. He has also produced his own theatre show, Songlines of a Mutti Mutti Man, and performed with the Black Arm Band on murundak (2007), Hidden Republic (2008) and dirtsong (2009).


In 2001, Kutcha was named AIDOC Indigenous Person of the Year.


In the lead up to his performance on the 7th and 8th of March, 2014 at WOMAdelaide, Paul and Kutcha had a great interview and chat about the important things in life, Kutcha's musical influences and the highlights of his career.