IntervieweeBobby SinghInterview Date22 May 2020Place RecordedWoolgoolga-NSWDuration1h51m11sAccession NumberLS2020.21.1Credit LineRecorded with funding from the State Library of NSW
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InterviewerSurinder KaurAgencyCoffs Harbour City LibrariesSummaryBobby Singh talks about the music environment, Bellingen Global Carnival 2001, history of Sikh community in Woolgoolga, racist incidents in Europe and in Sydney, Marrickville following the September 11 attacks, and the effect on him.
He shared his views on Sikhism, the role of music in faith and his disagreement with how the religion is being practised. Bobby explains the connection between musical notes and vibrations of creation.
Bobby discusses the support structure required for artists to flourish and what is required for Coffs Coast to attract great artists to this area. He mentions the superficial representation of culturally diverse communities and the secondary position of music in local festivals and in the eyes of private sponsors.
Bobby shares his experience of the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020 and the effect on a musician’s life. He mentions the difficulty of social media and marketing efforts that are required to be popular and his desire to stay true to himself. Bobby mentions his enjoyment of teaching a Down Syndrome boy and how musicians can transform lives of people with special needs by being part of their life.
