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Gurrumul

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"Awesome music but not in English"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Love this album

"Amazing singer "
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Gurrumul is an amazing CD one of my favorites

"Fantastic voice"
5 stars"
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Had never heard of him before seeing a program on tv. Hope he does atour here sometime, would definitly go as hear him live. Fantastic voice that can make the hair on the back of the neck stand up.Highly recommend this cd.

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Blind from birth, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu is a powerhouse of musical creativity. Geoffrey, or Gudjuk as he is also called, is from the Gumatj nation, his mother from the Galpu nation both First Nations peoples from North East Arnhemland.

A former member of Yothu Yindi, now with Saltwater Band, Gurrumul solo excursions highlight his amazing talent as a singer/ songwriter/musician, his beautiful voice singing the songs of his Gumatj country will never leave you. His solo performances are a rare treat and should not be missed.

Geoffrey's own band the Saltwater Band hail from Galiwin'ku on Elcho Island, NE Arnhem Land are a much loved and most popularly noted Indigenous band, partly because of Gurrumul's influence and guidance. With the release of this his first solo album, Geoffrey highlights the tremendous talent he has to offer Indigenous music in Australia, and indeed, the world.

One of the most important and beautiful Indigenous albums ever recorded, Skinny Fish music are excited and proud to be associated with this magical project.

Track Listing:

Disc 1:
  1. Wiyathul
  2. Djärimirri
  3. Bäpa
  4. Gurrumul History (I Was Born Blind)
  5. Marrandil
  6. Marwurrumburr
  7. Galiku
  8. Baywara
  9. Gäthu Mäwula
  10. Galupa
  11. Wirrpanu
  12. Wukun
Release date Australia
August 4th, 2008
Label
Skinny Fish Music
Number of Discs
1
Original Release Year
2008
Box Dimensions (mm)
135x125x10
UPC
9324690027903
Product ID
3875091

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