Abebe – Butterfly Song

Discover the musical legacy and enduring friendship between celebrated Papuan musician George Telek and Not Drowning, Waving’s David Bridie.

94 mins
In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the heartfelt sounds of George Telek and the Moab Stringband’s ‘Abebe’ (‘Butterfly Song’) on board a bus. It marked the beginning of a profound fascination with the nation and its rich culture – and of a bond with Telek that would last more than 30 years.

Joey Knox

Director of Photography

Nathan Guy

Director of Photography

David Bridie

Original Music Composer

George Telek

Original Music Composer

Paul Shanahan

Sound Designer

George Telek

Executive Producer

Tania Nugent

Executive Producer

Michael Agar

Executive Producer

David Bridie

Executive Producer

Jason Byrne

Executive Producer

Jane Coombes

Co-Producer

Jason Byrne

Producer

Michael Agar

Producer

David Bridie

Producer

Rosie Jones

Director

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