Western Australian musician Guy Ghouse has died at the age of 56 after a two year battle with cancer.<\/p>\n
Mr Ghouse, who was best known for his musical partnership with Indigenous singer Gina Williams, became a Member of the Order of Australia in June.<\/p>\n
Mr Ghouse’s performing career took him all over the world, and he was also a respected music teacher and mentor to other artists.<\/p>\n
The guitarist began performing with Ms Williams in 2010, igniting a partnership that garnered numerous awards and critical acclaim.<\/p>\n
The duo released four albums in the Noongar language from WA’s south-west and won Indigenous Act of the Year six times at WA’s Music Industry Awards.<\/p>\n
Mr Ghouse co-composed works for opera, theatre and festivals.<\/p>\n
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Guy Ghouse was best known for his performances with Noongar singer Gina Williams. (Supplied)<\/p>\n
Mr Ghouse was born in Perth to Malaysian-born parents who arrived in Australia on a cargo ship.<\/p>\n
The news of his death was revealed in a social media post on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
“It is with the deepest of sadness that we announce that Guy Ian Ghouse AM took his last breath, surrounded by the love of his family this morning,” it read.<\/p>\n
“He was an adored son, brother, husband and father. His contribution to community will resonate for generations to come.<\/p>\n
“Guy’s loss will be felt far and wide. Those who were lucky enough to experience his skill and craft as a guitar player up close will all agree \u2014 there was none better.<\/p>\n
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Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse on stage with Michael Cathcart at the Perth Festival in February 2024.\u00a0 (ABC RN: Kim Jirik)<\/p>\n
“For those who were lucky enough to share his vision of music composition through performing his many varied works \u2014 none were more creative.”<\/p>\n
The post said Mr Ghouse had “battled the worst of cancers for close to two years”.<\/p>\n
“Through all of that time, he never complained and he continued to work until as recently as two weeks ago,” it read.<\/p>\n
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