Musicians

Yilila

Origin
Numbulwar, South East Arnhemland, Australia
Genre/styles
Pop | Reggae | Traditional
About Yilila

Yilila sing in Wubuy and English.

Band members: Grant Nundhirribala, Duwayne 'Gumbi' Murrungun, James Nundhirribala (now deceased), Rodrick Nundhirribala, Dave Murrungun, Neville Wunnungmurra, Edmond Nundhirribala and Dion Wurramarra.

Discography

Album formats explained

Album formats

  • 10": 10 inch vinyl records were played at 45 or 33 1/3 rounds per minute (rpm). The former could hold 9, the latter 12 minutes of music per side.
  • 7": 7 inch records (often referred to as 45s) were played at 45 rpm or 33 1/3 rpm, with about 4:30 or 6 minutes of music per side.
  • LP: Long play, is a vinyl record played at ​33 1⁄3 rpm with a 12 or 10-inch diameter.
  • EP: Extended play, are vinyl records that allowed two or even three songs on each side.

Manila Manila

Yilila - Manila Manila
Released
January 2005
Tracks
  1. Jamajama
  2. Jagalamani (traditional)
  3. Mijiyanga
  4. Manila Manila
  5. Old Boat (traditional)
  6. Blackfella Culture
  7. Rharrarharra
  8. Wuju
  9. Mijiyanga (traditional)
  10. The Boat Is Coming
  11. Dhamalu Lharrmani
  12. Dhumbala
  13. Dhararri
  14. Ayanjanarri (traditional)
  15. Ayanjanarri (Water Song)
  16. There Is A Place
  17. Red Flag
  18. Manilamanila Ambient Mix

Aeroplane

Yilila - Aeroplane
Released
January 2006
Tracks
  1. Aeroplane (featuring John Butler)
  2. Manila (indian Mix)
  3. Mijiyanga (World Remix)
  4. E Dhumbala
  5. Wuju
  6. Dhamalu Lharrmani
  7. Mijiyanga (Radio Remix)

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Korff, J 2019, Yilila, <https://www.creativespirits.info/resources/music/yilila>, retrieved 29 March 2024

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