Skinnyfish Music is proud to announce the release of "Gurrumulâ€, the stunning debut solo album for
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. (Saltwater Band)
"Gurrumul" is available in Australia at all good record stores, distributed nationally by MGM, or at the Skinnyfish Music web site through CC now OR on ....
Blind from birth, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu is a powerhouse of musical creativity. Geoffrey, or Gudjuk
as he is also called, is from the Gumatj nation, his mother from the Galpu nation both First Nations peoples
from North East Arnhemland.
A former member of Yothu Yindi, now with Saltwater Band, Gurrumul's solo excursions highlight his amazing
talent as a singer, songwriter and musician. His beautiful voice will never leave you as he sings the songs of
his Gumatj country. His solo performances are a rare treat and should not be missed.
Saltwater Band hail from Galiwin'ku on Elcho Island, North East Arnhemland, and are a much loved and
popular Indigenous band, partly because of Gurrumul's influence and guidance. With the release of this, his
first solo album, Geoffrey highlights the tremendous talent he has to offer Indigenous music in Australia, and
indeed, the world.
One of the most important and beautiful Indigenous albums yet recorded.
"Gurrumul" is now available to order
“.......... this will be a major Indigenous Australian
release from this Yolngu singer songwriter. He has
a beautiful voice. It is shameful that it has been
such a long time since an Indigenous Australian artist
has had any recognition and I think Gurrumul
is the CD to do that."
David Bridie 2007 australianrules.com.au
* * * * * “A true masterpeice, Geoffrey
has the voice of the country, literallyâ€
Carlo Santone (Blue King Brown)
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21-27 July 2008: Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass
Hosted by Djalu Gurruwiwi and family
Date: 21-27 July 2008
Location: Galuru outstation, Gove Peninsula, north-east Arnhem Land, Northern
Territory, Australia
Contact: Djalu Gurruwiwi, email
[email protected]Details: This is an intensive and intimate week of learning on Aboriginal land... about Aboriginal culture, language, kinship, relationships to land, the environment, hunting... And of course, learning to play the yidaki from the very best teachers you could possibly have. You will also have the opportunity to make your own yidaki under the guidance of Djalu, his son Larry Winiwini and other members of the Gurruwiwi family. Learn the secrets of Djalu's craft that has earned him the reputation as the world's foremost didgeridoo craftsman. There is a limit of 20 participants for the Masterclass, and because places are limited and filling up, we encourage you to book as early as you can.
Cost: $2000 for 7 days inclusive of camping style accommodation in the Galuru community, 3 meals a day, make your own didgeridoo, plus daily cultural activities and more!
Bookings and further information: www.djalu.com/awareness.html
Supplementary information: www.ididj.com.au/education/eco.html
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Historical archive of Gurrumul performing with Neil Finn and Mundaway Yunupingu... 10 years ago!!!!!
