ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

Peter Salmon collaborates with Rosie Sitorus to preserve Thiinma language through music

Peter Salmon, a 92-year-old stockman and the last speaker of the Thiinma language, partnered with linguist Rosie Sitorus to preserve the endangered tongue through music. Their collaboration led to the formation of the band Warralgurniya and a performance on ABC TV's The Piano. Peter's efforts aim to keep his cultural heritage alive amid generational language.

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