Emily Wurramara, Photograph by Tony Mott
Emily Wurramara kicked off a new phase of her creative life with the single “Magic Woman Dancing”. The anthemic alt-country number is the Hobart/nipaluna-based, Warnindhilyagwa woman’s first single in a handful of years.
“Magic Woman Dancing” centres on themes of self-forgiveness. Kuya James produced the song, which features choral backing vocals from Caiti Baker and Serina Pech. Check Check speaks to Emily Wurramara about writing “Magic Woman Dancing” and what else is on the horizon.
Emily Wurramara - "Magic Woman Dancing"
Check Check: “Magic Woman Dancing” explores themes of self-forgiveness. Did the act of writing the song help you to be kinder to yourself?
Emily Wurramara: Most certainly. Writing this song has made me look deep into myself and my shadows, my mistakes, unlearning and learning again. It’s definitely a journey. When you put so much into a project/song/story, it makes you reflect a lot on yourself and especially how you treat yourself.
Tell us about the line, “She’s so enchanting / Magic woman dancing.” Was there a specific image or experience that informed this line?
I think this line for me, I envision an entity or a glowing spirit/soul dancing and swaying. It’s more so the spirit, not as much the vessel that’s enchanting.
“Magic Woman Dancing” is your first release in a few years. How well does this song represent where you’re at as an artist at the moment?
I think it shows my artistry – the picture I paint with my words also sits on this massive instrumental. I think it also shows my growth and maturity as an artist, storyteller and producer. I feel like it represents my liberation.
Should we expect more music from Emily Wurramara?
Fucking oath. Do people really think I was gonna stop after one song?
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