Tom Foster (musician)
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Born
1870
Tom Foster
1870
New South Wales, Australia
DiedDecember 1940 (aged 69–70)
Genresspiritual
Occupations
- Performer
- musician
- accordion player
Tom Foster | |
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 Fred Foster, Tom Foster, Bob Simms & Dick Petty 1932 Bringa's Gum Leaf Quartet | |
| Born | Tom Foster 1870 New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | December 1940 (aged 69–70) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | spiritual |
| Occupations |
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| Instruments | Vocals, accordion |
Tom Foster (1870–1940) was an Australian Aboriginal musician. A member of the Tharawal people, he was born in New South Wales and lived for some time on the mission at La Perouse. He composed at least two spiritual songs which were performed for public occasions.[1] The music was well received in Christian circles.[2]
Foster was active in representing Aboriginal people.[3][4][5]
Foster married and had three sons, Fred, Amos and Tommy, who each continued his performing legacy.[6] He died in Kingsford in December 1940.[7]
