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Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu

Origin: Gumatj nation, Elcho Island, North East Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia
Style: Gospel, soul, folk and roots music in Yolngu and some English
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu is the lead singer of the Saltwater Band and the former keyboard player and guitarist of Yothu Yindi.

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

This is Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's first solo album.

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu: Gurrumul (2008)
Released 2008
Tracks
  1. Wiyathul
  2. Dja:rimirri
  3. Ba:pa
  4. Gurrumul history (I was born blind)
  5. Marrandil
  6. Marwurrumburr
  7. Galiku
  8. Baywara
  9. Ga:thu Ma:wula
  10. Galupa
  11. Wirrpangu
  12. Wukun

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

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