Yunupingu Geoffrey Gurrumul
Yunupingu Geoffrey Gurrumul
表演者: Gurrumul
专辑类型: Import
介质: Audio CD
发行时间: 2009-06-30
唱片数: 1
条形码: 0802987017329
专辑简介
Artist........: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
Title.........: Gurrumul
Genre.........: Ethnic
Label.........: MGM
Rlz date......: 13/08/2008
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 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,
Skinny Fish music are excited and proud to be associated with this magical
project.