Overview

Born on Thursday Island in 1929, Seaman Dan didn't release his debut album, 'Follow the Sun', until his 70th birthday. In the next ten years he released five albums, showcasing traditional music from the Torres Strait, as well as those revealing his love of jazz and blues. Steady, Steady: The life and music of Seaman Dan is replete with Uncle Seaman's stories of his active and sometimes dangerous life in the islands in the heyday of pearl diving and other jobs, and his later development as a professional singer/musician.The book includes many evocative and previously unknown images sourced from family and friends and will include a CD of tracks reflecting important periods in the life of this national treasure. Listen to a sample of Seaman Dan's favourite songs

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9781922059208

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[Seaman Dan's] musical career, his entire life since, has been nothing short of remarkable. Australia is indeed a lucky country. --Ted Egan, Australian folk musician

""[Seaman Dan's] musical career, his entire life since, has been nothing short of remarkable. Australia is indeed a lucky country."" --Ted Egan, Australian folk musician

"""[Seaman Dan's] musical career, his entire life since, has been nothing short of remarkable. Australia is indeed a lucky country."" --Ted Egan, Australian folk musician"

Author Information

Henry Seaman Dan is not only one of Australias oldest active recording artists and performers, he is also one of its best-loved and well-regarded. Karl Neuenfeldt is Associate Professor in Contemporary Communication at Central Queensland University. He is active as a music researcher, musician and producer.

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