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Music of Australia - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) |
 | | Australia has also been home to notable classical composers as well as artists working in popular music genres such as rock, jazz, country, Gospel music and electronic music. |
 | | During the gold rush era of the 1850s American, British and locally formed 'flface' (white actor-musicians in flface) minstrel troupes began to tour Australia, touring not only the capital cities but also many of the booming regional towns like Ballarat and Bendigo. |
 | | During this time Australian roots music came to some prominence with artists such as John Butler (leading the John Butler Trio), and The Waifs. |
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