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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Sarah Collard

Tribute to love, resilience and song: Indigenous musical legends Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter immortalised in bronze

Amos Roach, son of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, stands proudly beside the statue of his parents .
Amos Roach, son of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, stands proudly beside the newly unveiled statue of his parents at Atherton Gardens in Fitzroy. Photograph: Tamati Smith/The Guardian

Their songs have been the soundtrack to countless marches for justice, family gatherings and community barbecues. Now, Aboriginal music legends Uncle Archie Roach and Aunty Ruby Hunter have been immortalised in bronze.

The permanent tribute to the acclaimed musical couple was unveiled at Atherton Gardens on Saturday in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, with family and friends travelling from across the country to mark the occasion.

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