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Thread #152056   Message #3555179
Posted By: GUEST,David De Santi, Wongawilli Band, Wollongong
01-Sep-13 - 07:05 PM
Thread Name: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus)
Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus)
Hi folks
Great shock to hear the news. One of his neighbours where he lived sent me the message this morning. We only met Roy a couple of times but it was a great pleasure, and especially to hear him sing. He was a great song crafter. Wongawilli is indebted to Roy's craft with his beautiful song And When They Dance, which we have taken around the world and Australia. We'll be certainly singing and toasting his contribution to the Australian folk music scene at our next couple of festivals over here. Our deepest condolences for Pauline and the family.
David De Santi, Wongawilli Band, Artistic Director Illawarra Folk Festival