New Music: Gurrumul Yunupingu ‘Maralitja’

On the eve of the National Indigenous Music Awards, national treasure Gurrumul Yunupingu is releasing a new single ‘Maralitja – Crocodile Man” as a tribute to the man he called “wawa” or “brother”, Dr Yunupingu. The song was a favourite of Dr Yunupingu, originally from Yothu Yindi’s multiplatinum album Tribal Voice and will be performed with the original band and Gurrumul this Saturday at the … Continue reading New Music: Gurrumul Yunupingu ‘Maralitja’

Brian PeelAugust 13, 2013Leave a comment

Elton John, Gary Barlow, Gurrumul Yunupingu, Michael Hohnen, Paul McCartney

Gurrumul’s BBC Breakfast and Diamond Jubilee!

Australia’s Gurrumul and friend Michael Hohnen made a very special appearance on UK show BBC Breakfast to chat about Gurrumul’s music, their performance for the Queen and give viewers an amazing rendition of Gurrumul’s ‘Bapa’. When asked about his invitation to perform for the Queen, Gurrumul replied “I am very happy, and my Aunties and my family are very proud of me representing Australia in the celebration of … Continue reading Gurrumul’s BBC Breakfast and Diamond Jubilee!