Australian Indigenous artist Gurrumul needs no introduction. See a recently released video of his song “Gurrumul History (I Was Born Blind)”.
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Alice Springs-based CAAMA Music have released a brand new compilation CD, “Desert Pop, Lock & Drop”. Proving just how versatile music from the Northern Territory can be, local singers Cassandra Williams and Mei Lai Swan came up with a sound that CAAMA says it’s been “heading for”.
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Jagit is a four-piece alternative rock band formed in 2002. Combining elements of grunge, punk and a hip groove to produce a new and unique sound. Raw and edgy vocals combined with muscular guitar riffs, and spectacular lyrics, their music is for all fans of alternative rock genre. Hard hitting and relevant, Jagit’s music explores life.
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A collection of songs from the Western Desert recorded over the last 20 years. Artists include – Ilkari Maru, Frank Yamma, Issac Yamma, Ted Kunia and more..
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Yapa Beats is the new CD from PAW Media and Communications. Bringing you desert reggae, desert rock, gospel and R&B, Yapa Beats is an exciting mix of new sounds and voices from Yuendumu, the home of the Bush Mechanics.
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A series of Anti-smoking videos created as part of the Galiwin’ku Healthy Lifestyle Festival 2009 , facilitated by Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation and Skinnyfish Music. Created for and completely by the Elcho Island community in remote north-east Arnhemland, this unique anti-smoking campaign spread like wild fire across Arnhemland as mini video clips being passed around through peoples mobile phones.
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Harold Injimardi Daly-Waters is from the community of Elliot, 280kms north of Tennant Creek. He represents the Jingili, Mudburra and Kundaji Tribes. This album was produced with the assistance of funding frmo the Christensen Fund in the United States.
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Pott Street has been pushing Hip Hop forward in the Northern Territory since the group came together in the mid 1990s as the natural progression of a shared love of Hip Hop culture and music.
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Singer/Songwriter Warren H Williams has become one of the most loved indigenous identities on the Australian music scene. This new album release, the first release through ABC Music’s new “Heartland” label, follows his CMAA Awards “Golden Guitar” win with John Williamson and Amos Morris in January 2009.
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Band Nomadic was first formed back in the 1980’s and since then, they have developed a strong following of fans that enjoy their music. They are popular all over the Barkly region and have many live performances under their belts.
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This album ‘Garrangali’ (Crocodile Nest) is a unique and innovative enterprise development opportunity from the youth and community of Yilpara, and is an exciting celebration of dedication, initiative and hard work.
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Ali Arjibuk Mills is a self confessed obsessive multi-tribal, multicultural and multifaceted entertainer who loves to use the stage to send humanity, peace and “say hello to yourself” messages.
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Wildflower, the young band fronted by five young women from the remote Arnhem Land Outstation of Mamadawerre, made a huge impact at their many performances for the Darwin Festival in 2009.
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There was much rejoicing in the Alice Springs office of Ngapartji Ngapartji last week. The big hART/Pitjantjatjara Community project announced the release of a nineteen-track compilation CD entitled ‘Wanti Watjilpa’ or “Don’t Be Lonely”. Project officer and Music NT Forum member Beth Sometimes says that “forty-five musicians from Ernabella, Amata and Fregon contributed to the diverse range of sounds and songs on Wanti Watjilpa – kungka, nyitayira, wati, minyma tjuta! Girls, boys, men and women!”
Jessica Mauboy has received the most nominations at this year’s ARIA Awards, topping the table at seven. It’s been a big year for the 20 year-old, who also won ‘Act Of The Year’ and Album Of The Year’ at the 2009 NT Indigenous Music Awards.
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