As reported on the ABC News website
An Aboriginal gospel singer has swapped the dusty plains of the Kimberley for the bright lights of Broadway after being invited to perform in Hugh Jackman's one-man show.
Olive Knight, from the Wangkatjungka community, is part of the Nomad Two Worlds group, which sings several songs in Jackman's Back on Broadway show.
The show opened in New York last week.
Her husband, Warren Knight, says Olive has taught the Hollywood star to sing the chorus of Somewhere Over the Rainbow in a traditional Aboriginal language.
He says his wife wants to be a role model for other Aboriginal singers.
"She's quite gobsmacked because she never aspired to get fame or recognition," he said.
"She's a very quiet and unassuming sort of person, she says she may be a positive role model for some other talented Aboriginal people in the Kimberley."
Mr Knight says his wife is showcasing the Kimberley and its traditional owners to the world.
"They do a segment where there's a giant screen on the stage, and they speak in Walmarjari and do songs, and it receives standing ovations," he said.
"She's really putting Wangkatjungka, the Aboriginal people and Australia on the map."
An Aboriginal gospel singer has swapped the dusty plains of the Kimberley for the bright lights of Broadway after being invited to perform in Hugh Jackman's one-man show.
Olive Knight, from the Wangkatjungka community, is part of the Nomad Two Worlds group, which sings several songs in Jackman's Back on Broadway show.
The show opened in New York last week.
Her husband, Warren Knight, says Olive has taught the Hollywood star to sing the chorus of Somewhere Over the Rainbow in a traditional Aboriginal language.
He says his wife wants to be a role model for other Aboriginal singers.
"She's quite gobsmacked because she never aspired to get fame or recognition," he said.
"She's a very quiet and unassuming sort of person, she says she may be a positive role model for some other talented Aboriginal people in the Kimberley."
Mr Knight says his wife is showcasing the Kimberley and its traditional owners to the world.
"They do a segment where there's a giant screen on the stage, and they speak in Walmarjari and do songs, and it receives standing ovations," he said.
"She's really putting Wangkatjungka, the Aboriginal people and Australia on the map."
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