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Read this album review from BBC online - "A remarkable album from the breakthrough World Music solo artist of 2009" 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. Listen to Gurrmul track "Djarimirri" A former member of Yothu Yindi, now with Saltwater Band, Gurrumul solo excursions highlight his amazing talent as a singer/songwriter/musician, his beautiful voice singing the songs of his Gumatj country will never leave you. His solo performances are a rare treat and should not be missed. Geoffrey's own band the Saltwater Band hail from Galiwin'ku on Elcho Island, NE Arnhem Land are a much loved and most popularly noted 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 ever recorded, Skinnyfish Music are excited and proud to be associated with this magical project. Sting and Gurrumul "Every Breath You Take" live in Paris
Deadly Awards 2009 AIR Awards 2008 |





Title: Gurrumul 

'Male Artist Of The Year' Deadly Awards 2009.