Kankawa Ngarra wins the Australian Music Prize


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Dec 13 2024 14 mins   2

Gospel and blues singer Kankawa Ngarra — also known as Olive Knight — has a unique soulful sound that's taken her across the country and the world, travelling with some Australia's most talented artists.

She’s just been awarded the Australian Music Prize, beating out artists like Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Amyl and the Sniffers, and DOBBY.

Kankawa discusses her stand-out debut album 'Wirlmarni’ and the rollercoaster ride of winning this prestigious award.