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Book: The Dust of Uruzgan
  • Book: The Dust of Uruzgan

Book: The Dust of Uruzgan

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"as convincing a picture as we will ever have of the tragedy, hope, oddness and courage of Australia’s Uruzgan enterprise." Hugh Riminton, Political Editor, Channel 10

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Fred Smith

Fred Smith writes songs. Some of them are sad. Some of them are funny. Some of them are sad and funny. Some of them are quite serious. They have melodies and stories you can remember - that stay with you and keep you company. Fred’s songs reflect the world he has seen in what, so far, has been a messy and interesting life. He was the subject of an Australian Story documentary feature about his experiences in Afghanistan and Bougainville. His book, The Dust of Uruzgan, was published by Allen and Unwin.

An easy raconteur with a deep catalogue of great songs, Fred and band never repeat a song from set to set at a festival. His solo albums and collaborative recordings with Liz Frencham and The Spooky Men's Chorale are on many people’s ‘best ever’ lists. His songs capture the human complexities of the countries he has worked in - Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, the USA, and lately Australia – with poetry that is wry, tender and comprehending.

 

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Domestic

Fred Smith

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Fred’s musings on 21st Century Australia with love songs for middle-aged people.

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Australian Story Series
2013 – A Sapper's Lullaby

This ABC Australian Story feature, superbly produced and edited by Ben Cheshire, has a look at Fred Smith's work as a musician and diplomat in Afghanistan and on peace building missions in the South Pacific.