Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu

Origin: Gumatj nation, Elcho Island, North East Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia
Genre/styles: Folk, Gospel, Soul, Roots

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu is the lead singer of the Saltwater Band and the former keyboard player and guitarist of Yothu Yindi.

He sings in Yolngu and some English.

When I first started playing solo I was surprised when I was getting standing ovations… When I write music and play it, it gives me a place in both cultures.—Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu

Discography

Gurrumul

Released	9 February 2008
Tracks	Wiyathul Dja:rimirri Ba:pa Gurrumul history (I was born blind) Marrandil Marwurrumburr Galiku Baywara Ga:thu Ma:wula Galupa Wirrpangu Wukun

The album Gurrumul won the 2008 ARIA Best Independent Release Award and the 2008 ARIA Best World Music Album.

When [Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu] picked up his guitar and sang, there was reverential silence all around him.—The Australian

Listen to Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu and you will surrender to the greatest voice this continent has ever recorded.—The Sydney Morning Herald

When I first saw beautiful singer… Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, this awakened me to become aware of Aboriginal affairs.—Reader's letter in the National Indigenous Times

Gurrumul Live In Darwin, Australia

Released	13 July 2010
Tracks	Djilawurr (Orange-Footed Scrub Fowl) Gathu Mawula Djarimirri Marrandil Gurrumul History (I Was Born Blind) Wukun

Wukun (Loverush UK Remix)

Released	15 October 2010
Tracks	Wukun (Loverush UK Remix) [Radio Edit] Wukun (Loverush UK Remix) [Long Version] Wukun (Loverush UK Remix) [Instrumental]

Rrakala

Released	8 April 2011
Tracks	Gopuru Mala Rrakala Bayini Baru Ya Yawirriny Djilawurr Bakitju Djomula Wulminda Banbirrngu A Baru in New York (Bonus Track)