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John Bennett

Origin: Derby (Kimberley), Western Australia
Genre/styles: Country

John Bennett is a Bidyadanga man from the Kimberley. He plays multiple instruments and picked up an ARIA award for best songwriter [1] and best song-writer at the 2012 West Australian Country Music Awards [2]. He sings in English and Karajarri.

John Bennett playing Wangkaja from his debut album:

Discography

John Bennett

Released 1 July 2011
Tracks
  1. Wangkaja
  2. Zacharia
  3. Old Man
  4. Jo Jo
  5. Wild Country
  6. No Money
  7. Peaceful Waters
  8. Gambler
  9. Emus
  10. Long Way Home
  11. Gambler (Original)

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[1] 'Single first for Kimberley man', Koori Mail 502 p.57
[2] 'Kimberley song-man wins music award', Koori Mail 521 p.52

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