Singer Nataasha Lewis performs at the Dr Charles Perkins Oration

Lewis is a former Gunning resident and was awarded the Upper Lachlan Shire Young Citizen of the Year in 2011.

Lewis is singing as part of the Barayagal Choir, an intercultural collective of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The choir brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together to sing songs of culture and its name translates to singing mob.

"As a non-Indigenous person, it's a privilege to learn and sing about Country," she said.

Also performing is an Australian rock legend, Paul Kelly. Kelly will be singing his tribute to Dr Perkins, A Bastard Like Me, which is also the name of Dr Perkins' autobiography.

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The keynote speaker is Indigenous leader Pat Turner who will renew the call for a First Nations Voice within the Federal Parliament.

The Oration is a significant part of NAIDOC Week to celebrate the Indigenous community and teach about race relations in Australia.

The performance is at the Great Hall of the University of Sydney and can be watched on the University Facebook page from 8pm. The University has partnered with the ABC to be the host broadcaster.

For more information visit: sydney.edu.au