Saltwater Band

North eastern Arnhemland has produced some of Australia’s most significant Indigenous performers and bands such as George Rrurrambu from Warumpi, Yothu Yindi and now the sensational Saltwater Band.Saltwater have released two albums Gapu Damarrung and Djarridjarri/Blue Flag to great local acclaim, their music is reggae/ska infused. Their Indigenous island tunes are well known across northern Australia and are making great inroads into the broader music market.The bands two song writers Manuel Dhurrkay and Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu have created some of the freshest sounds to come out of northern Australia for some time. Manuels catchy pop song arrangements and Geoffrey’s strongly traditional songs provide a unique collection of songs that give the listener an insight into both contemporary and traditional life.