For 40 years Shane Howard has established himself as one of Australia's most influential writers and singers.

Howard's songs created a new map of Australia.

From the red heart, where he penned his anthemic ‘Solid Rock’, to the wilds of Tasmania that gave birth to ‘Let the Franklin Flow’, he’s created a uniquely Australian voice.

His songs dig down into what it means to be a modern Australian.

They also reach across the globe and champion the cause of the common people, the environment and the injustices of colonisation.

From campfires to concert halls, this modern day troubadour has made an important contribution to the evolving folklore of modern song.