March 24 2010 marked the launch of the debut album by East Arnhem Land artists, Garrangali Band,
entitled ‘Garrangali’ ("Crocodile Nest").

The CD launch took place at Yilpara in North East Arnhem Land, supported by Laynahpuy Resource Centre 
and the Mulka Centre.

Special guest performer, Rrawun Maymuru - one of the driving forces for the Garrangali Band - also
performed at the CD launch.

Yilpara resident Stuart Kellaway (musician with Darwin band Horse Trank) is a long-time supporter of
the band and played a large part in the development of their international product.
Darwin audio engineer Matthew Cunliffe (Marine Boy) mixed a great sound on the CD, and Music NT
Indigenous Music Officer Micah Wenitong was also present at the launch, networking with local artists,
organisers and production managers.

Garrangali Band also played a ‘rain song’ as part of their set, which was soon followed by a
'Category Two' cyclone!! These guys really do mean business. After Garrangali Band finished, other
local bands played well into the evening, including Bush Reggae, Homeland Boys and Yantangnga Band.

For more information on Garrangali Band’s CD and DVD visit Bandcamp.
For further background about the Garrangali Band CD click here.

Be sure to get down and see them if they’re playing in your area!
- Report from Micah Wenitong, Music NT.

Garrangali Band at rehearsal, Yilpara.


Check out more photos Micah took of Garrangali Band

 


on the Music NT Forum.