Jamie Garlett "Four Years Old" Single Launch
Jamie Garlett, a blind singer and songwriter from Balladong Country, is set to release his deeply poignant debut single, ‘Four Years Old’. Based in Northam, Jamie’s music draws from his powerful personal history and a story of resilience.
This moving track reflects the painful experience of Jamie’s Uncle, who was taken from his family at a young age and raised at the New Norcia Mission for the next six years. Titled ‘Four Years Old’, the song encapsulates the heartbreak of being stolen from loved ones and poignantly echoes the sorrow and tears shed from this traumatic separation.
A raw and powerful tribute to his Uncle’s story, Jamie’s debut single offers a glimpse into the emotional and cultural heritage that shapes his artistry. Garlett inherited Retinitis Pigmentosa, a genetic disorder causing blindness, shared by his father and affecting his children. At 10, his father gave him a guitar, but it wasn’t until age 23, as his vision began to fade, that Jamie picked it up and began writing his own music.
By the time he was 27, most of his sight had been lost, and it was during this challenging time that his guitar became a guiding light, helping him navigate through the darkness. It was through music that Jamie found healing, and it sparked a deep passion for writing his own songs and falling in love with music.
Not only is Jamie a talented singer/songwriter, he is also inspiring younger generations as he is an emerging elder on Ballardong country, teaching the Noongar language through songs. School children are learning that there are ways you can do amazing things in the world by believing in yourself and by following your heart to make a real change.
Catch Jamie launching "Four Yours Old" on Sunday, June 8 with guests Rob Viney, Jenna Hardie and Kym Redmond.
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Venue mode for this show is GA1
GA1 = Unreserved mixed seating: Minimum 95% mixed low chairs & high stools
GA2 = Unreserved limited mixed seating: Minimum 70% mixed low chairs & high stools
GA3 = Standing mode