"Bayini" by Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (Rrawun D Maymuru), Michael Hohnen and Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu for, Ted Howard, Robin Mai & Matthew Cunliffe for, Helpmann Award for Best Australian Contemporary Concert, "Gathu Mawula" (featuring Blue King Brown), Label: Dramatico / Skinnyfish Music (0063), Label: Universal / Skinnyfish Music (3764720), Formats: CD, LP, CD + DVD, streaming, digital download, This page was last edited on 16 April 2023, at 17:01. The singer, referred to as Dr G. Yunupingu since his death, made his will two years before when he was wracked with medical problems. Jasmine Hartin pleads guilty to manslaughter by negligence after police officer shot in Belize. 1 on the independent chart. Original track "Take Me Home". Two years before his death, Gurrumul made his will, which stipulated that half of his posthumous income was to go to his daughter, Jasmine Yunupingu, with the rest going to the Gurrumul Yunupingu Foundation. It was an album four years in the making and was completed by producer and arranger Michael Hohnen. [24] He also won three Deadlys, winning for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Gurrumul and Single of the Year for "Gurrumul History (I Was Born Blind)". Gold Coast singer-songwriter Amy Shark was the nights big winner, taking home four awards including best female artist and album of the year for her record, Love Monster. But I can play and sing and tell people things through my songs. Dr G Yunupingu was inspiring in every way possible - gone too soon. Gutted to hear that Dr G Yunupingu has left this world. He was only 46. News.com.au has chosen not to use Dr Yunupingus image for cultural reasons, pending family permission. [7] He had lived with liver and kidney damage for many years due to hepatitis B which he had contracted in childhood. We had finished the incredible process, preparing to release it and then we lost him. When asked if the wins were also an acknowledgement of Darwin-based music label Skinnyfish Records, which champions Aboriginal artists, Mr Hohnen demurred. "To have that acknowledgement from the industry, it's nice, it's nice. Posthumous record becomes first Indigenous-language release to reach No 1 in Australias Aria album charts Sign up to receive the top stories in Australia every day at noon, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingus final message has echoed from his beloved Yolngu country to the top of the Australian music charts his posthumous final album now the first Indigenous-language release to be the nations bestselling album.The album, Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow), a selection of songs recorded over more than four years, was released nine months after Gurrumuls death.Gurrumuls daughter Jasmine Yunupingu paid tribute to her fathers achievement. Dr Yunupingu has long battled the effects of hepatitis B and kidney disease, which he has suffered from since childhood. The 46-year-old singer died last year following a battle with kidney and 3 on the ARIA Charts. A founding member of the band behind songs like You Aint Seen Nothing Yet and Takin Care Of Business has died. [8] As of 2020, it is estimated that Yunupingu has sold half a million records globally. All times AEST (GMT +10). The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. [14] He left school at the age of 12, having attended his local school, Shepherdson College, along with a brief stint at an institute in the Victorian city of Geelong for instruction in Braille, which did not interest him. The nights host Keith Urban also took a moment to acknowledge Gurrumul. I would like to give a speech on behalf of my family and myself, to my fathers achievement that he has had a great career, she said. Follow our live coverage. [10] In December 2020, Yunupingu was listed at number 33 in Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time" issue. [30][8] In 2012, Yunupingu was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Music by the University of Sydney. "All he wanted was for people to like his music, and our Yolngu songs and stories.". [5][8][15][16] His first solo album, Gurrumul, was released in 2008, debuting at No. [40] In the same year, a species of frog from the Wessel Islands, Northern Territory, was named Uperoleia gurrumuli (Gurrumul's toadlet) in honour of Yunupingu. That he will remain in our hearts together.. Kurt And Wyatt Russell Team Up For New Monsterverse 'Godzilla' Series The Yolu tribal elder Yunupingu passed away at the age of 74 in his homelands in the Northern Territory after a lifetime fighting for the rights of Indigenous people. More than a thousand people are expected to march in Darwins annual May Day rally. WebMy daughter Jasmine Yunupingu. [27], He was again awarded the Australian Independent Record (AIR) Award for Best Independent Blues and Roots Album in 2011 for his album Rrakala. What a terrible loss. [34], In July 2016, Yunupingu featured on the A.B. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review: force majeure, Suga live in New York: a show-stopping statement of artistic intent at the BTS rappers debut solo tour, The National First Two Pages Of Frankenstein review: their best record in a decade, Nick Mohammed: You cant knock the effect of Ted Lasso'. Two years before his death, Gurrumul made his will, which stipulated that half of his posthumous income was to go to his daughter, Jasmine Yunupingu, with the rest going "I am really proud of receiving my father's awards tonight," she told NITV. Skinnyfish Music and Dr G Yunupingus family ask for your respect at this time.. Gurrumul has won 9 awards from 21 nominations.[59]. The record is an unlikely Aria chart-topper, featuring traditional songs in the Yolngu language, with orchestral arrangements from the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Producers created a moving music video which Mr Hohnen, Jasmine and Johnno Yunupingu, Jessica Mauboy and Briggs performed alongside. And left us with hope for a more peaceful world. See new photo. Don't have an account? A proud Yolngu man who inspired millions through his music. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Gurrumuls musical exceptional skills on drums, keyboards, guitar and digeridoo were largely self-taught, despite being born blind. Mr Hohnen said it was a touching night and a reminder of the impact Gurrumul who passed away in Darwin in July 2017 continued to have on the music industry. The case is set to return to court on April 27. As the ABC reports, an application made last year by Grose for that role to be made permanent was withdrawn on Wednesday (February 2), after it was heard in court last month that any of Gurrumuls family members could make a claim for administration of the estate. [5] An adventurous child, he was taught how to play basketball and ride a push-bike around his community. A tribute to Gurrumul at the 2018 ARIA Awards in Sydney. Johnno and Jasmine Yunupingu accept the ARIA for Best Male Artist on behalf of Gurrumul. The tribute to the life and music of Gurrumul and the winning of four coveted ARIA Awards on Wednesday night capped off a bittersweet night for the fans, friends, and family of the Top End musician who passed away in Darwin in July 2017. [8] He received tributes from the Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, fellow musician Peter Garrett, and Anna Reid, the dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Your songs live on. NOTE: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains an image of a deceased person. Judge Judith Kelly then declared that Gurrumuls posthumous royalties be managed by the NT government public trustee until an alternative administrator could be selected. [41][42], The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. Earnings from his music sales went to his parentsDaisy Gurruwiwi and Terry Yunupinguand their extended family, his daughter Jasmine and her mother, and were also used to establish a charitable foundation for indigenous youth. As his spokesman and double-bass accompanist Michael Hohnen explained to journalists in 2013, Gurrumul hates the media. Here's what they think of a Voice to Parliament, Police investigating gangland shooting allegedly uncover separate murder plot, Soccer spectator accused of punching out teeth of referee in 'outrageous attack' refused bail. His daughter, Binmila Yunupingu, said her father's death was a profound loss. "Yunupingu lived his entire life on his land, surrounded by the sound of bilma (clapsticks), yidaki (didgeridoo) and the manikay (sacred song) and dhulang (sacred designs) of our people. I think with his music especially in Yothu Yindi and all those years and right through to his solo career, has shown that Yolngu and Aboriginal language is valid and you can create something that works in the mainstream and the greater population, he said. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Elton John, Sting and Bjrk were among his fans. The award commenced in 2005. The multiple ARIA-Award-winner, whose full name news.com.au has withheld for cultural reasons, died in Royal Darwin Hospital about 5pm on Tuesday. This was an application to have an administrator appointed, and to otherwise deal with the irregularities in the will. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, Jock Zonfrillo, judge on MasterChef Australia, dies aged 46, How Australia was left with only one deployable submarine, Lauren Cranston jailed for eight years over one of Australia's biggest tax frauds, 'They will forever know their dad was a hero': 1,000 mourners farewell slain NSW paramedic, Nurse driving home from shift among victims of triple-fatal crash involving allegedly stolen car, There are 11 First Nations MPs and senators. He was simply extraordinary. "He was a special person to everyone he met, all he wanted was for people to like his music and our Yolngu songs and stories," Ms Yunupingu said. Dr G Yunupingu also gave back to his community as the driving force behind the G Yunupingu Foundation, creating opportunities for young people across the Northern Territory. Any of the late musician's family members can apply to oversee administration of his finances. log in. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. His album Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow) released this year, made Australian chart history by becoming the first indigenous-language album to debut at number one. WebJasmine Yunupingu has often told herself her father is on tour. Australian Independent Record (AIR) Awards, Australasian Performing Right Association, Honorary awards: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, "Dr G Yunupingu: Australia's most prominent Indigenous musician dies aged 46", "Dr G. 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Critics heaped praise on the singer, describing his voice as having "transcendental beauty". Groses solicitor Chris Osborne explained earlier this week that the Skinnyfish co-founder doesnt feel equipped to continue with the application for official control of Gurrumuls estate, saying he did not have the financial or emotional resources to pursue the bid. Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu final album was recovered over a four-year period and features collaborations with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. "He was a special person to everyone he met," Ms Yunupingu was a trailblazer in the fight for Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. If anyone every truly spoke through his music, it was the late Dr G Yunupingu. We should be happy about getting this award and were proud of it but having made such an incredible album and him not seeing the praises it just makes it harder to enjoy or celebrate I suppose.. Later in the night, a tribute was performed by musicians including Mauboy, rapper Briggs, his daughter Jasmine, Courtney Barnett and his long-time musical collaborator Michael Hohnen, as a solitary guitar stood centre stage under a spotlight. Source: AAP, 'We have lost a great leader', shock and grief after Dr G Yunupingu dies, Gurrumul album first Indigenous language recording to top Australian charts, Why GURRUMUL is Australia's most important documentary, Family of Gurrumul Yunupingu allows use of name and image to preserve legacy. See more of Gurrumul on Facebook. Last year we sat and listened to these recordings over and over again, from beginning to end and piece by piece, pulling them apart and putting them back together until all elements shone, Hohnen said. The rapper was once again forced to deny an ongoing rumour as he continues to drop a staggering amount of weight. He sang stories of his land both in Yolu languages such as Gaalpu, Gumatj or Djambarrpuynu, a dialect related to Gumatj, and in English. Another beautiful soul taken too soon. Welcome to the Jasmine Yunupingu zine, with news, pictures, articles, and more. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. "Gurrumul could make you feel, across cultures, across languages and across thousands of years of history even singing in a dialect only spoken by a couple of hundred people. AUSTRALIAN musical great Dr G Yunupingu has died, aged 46, after a long battle with illness, his music label has confirmed. Terri Irwins stunning new look wows fans, May Day march, concert to draw workers in droves. The Most Cringe-Worthy Red Carpet Looks From 2002. Follow our live coverage. Mr Hohnen said Gurrumul had paved the way for future Aboriginal artists and proved the importance of indigenous language in mainstream music. One of Australia's most influential Aboriginal leaders Yunupingu has died after a long illness in the Northern Territory, aged 74. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. [8], In 2015, Yunupingu toured the US. [8], In April 2018, Yunupingu's fourth studio album, Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow), was released. The only mention of her is when the Sultan says Jasmine's mother "wasn't nearly so picky" when it Gurrumul passed away from complications with renal disease at Royal Darwin Hospital in 2017, aged 46. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. Jasmine's mother is barely a thought in the 1992 animated movie. WebAndaStana Yunupingu is on Facebook. The Yolngu artists daughter Jasmine and brother Johnno travelled with Skinnyfish Music creative director Michael Hohnen for the event in Sydney on Wednesday night. In an NT twist, Gurrumul was announced as the Male Artist of the Year by Darwin songbird and Eurovision star Jessica Mauboy. The highest selling indigenous artist in history, Dr G Yunupingu released two subsequent top five studio albums, Rrakala and The Gospel Album, achieved a swag of ARIA Awards, performed across the globe for audiences including Queen Elizabeth II and Barak Obama and released the first indigenous language single to reach the top five, all the while continuing to call Elcho Island home. For those unfamiliar, or vaguely familiar with his work, it's an even greater treat: they will be entertained, enthralled, perhaps in some small way changed. Gurrumul received awards for best male artist, best independent release, best world music album and an award for best cover art, which was designed by Territory singer Caiti Baker. The Most Cringe-Worthy Red Carpet Looks From 2002. Keep up with the latest ASX and business news, MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo dies at age of 46. "[13] He later sang hymns in the mission choir and also enjoyed Western pop music, particularly Dire Straits, Cliff Richard, and Stevie Wonder. [18] The album was certified triple platinum. WebWelcome to the Jasmine Yunupingu zine, with news, pictures, articles, and more. In a 2009 interview with him and Hohnen, Yunupingu said that he was generally shy but more comfortable playing music, and went on to say: "I don't have much to say to people when I talk. This is something we can all be proud of and we know that the support of the many people who have bought this album in the last week will be rewarded through the depth of cultural discovery that will unfold on repeated listens., We underestimated Gurrumul: an unlikely career on the edge of two worlds, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. We have an encyclopedia of stories ready to tell people, if they want to listen. In 1987, Mandawuy Yunupingu earned a Bachelors WebFor more information regarding our Covid policies, please visit does jacob tremblay speak french ARIAs MC and country star Keith Urban said Gurrumul won the awards "not because he died, but because he lived". He left the group in 1995 to live full-time on Elcho Island and later co-founded and co-led the Saltwater Band, which was active from 1999 to 2009. WebThe first of four sons born to Ganyinurra (Daisy), of the Gumal clan, and Nyambi "Terry" Yunupingu, a Gumatj clansman, Yunupingu was born blind in Galiwin'ku, Elcho Island, in Djarimirri, Gurrumuls final album, and Gurrumul, theengrossing film documentary about the Territory artists life, turned out to be two of the most outstanding pieces of art released this year. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. GURRUMUL YUNUPINGUlate of Galiwinku Community Elcho Island in the Northern Territory of Australia, artist, deceased. ON REFERENCE from the Registrar of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory CORAM: KELLY J REASONS FOR JUDGMENT (Delivered 19 January 2022) His daughter Jasmine Yunupingu took the stage to accept the best male artist award on his behalf. [13], In 1989, at the age of 18, Yunupingu joined Yothu Yindi as a multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist, notably contributing to their 1991 album, Tribal Voice. Mr Grose said the bleeding was related to an ongoing liver condition, but medical staff wrote him off as an alcoholic. [26] In 2009 a portrait of Yunupingu by Guy Maestri won Australia's major art prize, the Archibald Prize. [17] Gurrumul peaked at No. It has helped her cope with the grief that has been a constant companion in the almost 2 years since musician and GURRUMULs profound influence on Australian music has been acknowledged with the Yolngu artist posthumously winning four ARIAs. "[29], In 2012, Yunupingu was one of the contributing vocalists on Gary Barlow's commemorative single "Sing" for Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee celebrations, which features artists from across the Commonwealth. The lead singer of 80s supergroup Simply Red claims to have slept with 1000 women before he married but Covid taught him a lesson. He was immensely proud of what we achieved on this album and it is an emotional experience for all of us to present this final enormous chapter in his story with this musical statement., Hohnen said on Sunday, on confirmation the album had gone to number one, that Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow) was a testament to this great Australian and his family, all Yolngu and the greater Aboriginal population. The Best Performances In Movies Nobody Talks About. His daughter Jasmine posted an image on Facebook with the caption: My father/My everything. [36] A documentary film titled Gurrumul was also released, which Luke Buckmaster reviewed, stating that "For Gurrumul fans, the film is obviously a must-see. [8] On his death he was described as an important figure in fostering racial harmony and as a voice of Indigenous Australians. Gurrumuls daughter Jasmine Yunupingu paid tribute to her fathers achievement. The Best Performances In Movies Nobody Talks About. RIP Dr G. Yunupingu. There was "so much respect" for Gurrumul throughout the entire evening, he said. A multi-instrumentalist, he played drums, keyboards, guitar (a right-hand-strung guitar played left-handed) and didgeridoo, but it was the clarity of his singing voice that attracted rave reviews. Kurt And Wyatt Russell Team Up For New Monsterverse Everything You Need To Know About: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power', Kurt And Wyatt Russell Team Up For New Monsterverse 'Godzilla' Series, The Rock's Mom Has A 'Smackdown Room' Shrine Dedicated To Him, EU Users: Click here to revoke your choice, California Notice / Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. Kathy McCabe National Music Writer 6 min read July 26, 2017 - 1:03PM News Corp Australia Network It was nominated for seven ARIA Awards, winning four. Any of the late musicians family are able to make a counter-claim to oversee administration of the late songwriters finances. His mother, Makurrngu one of Munggurrawuy's 12 wives was a member of the Galpu clan. The music industry has a support and love of what hes done from his days in Yothu Yindi and to today, he said. Jasmine Hartin pleads guilty to manslaughter by negligence after police officer shot in Belize. [33] He released his third studio album, The Gospel Album, on 31 July 2015. Across cultures, across languages, across thousands of years of history, even singing in a dialect only spoken by a couple hundred people, he could always make you feel.". This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. #Yunupingu. WebGeoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu is a Gumatj man from Galiwinku on Elcho Island in the Northern Territory. Yunupingu was born on June 30, 1948, in Gunyangara, on the northern tip of the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Northern Territory. In 2018, the songwriters first posthumous album, Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow), was released. He won the awards for his posthumous, highly lauded album of 2018, Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow), which was sung in the Yolngu Matha language and was backed by orchestral accompaniments. He wore a coat of many vocal colours. Galarrwuy Yunupingu (19482023), Australian leader in the struggle for Australian land rights, also known as Dr Yunupingu Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (19712017), aka Gurrumul, Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer in Yolngu and English, also known as Dr G. Yunupingu [32] "Bayini" became the first track by an indigenous musician to reach the top five of the Australian charts. The multiple ARIA-Award-winner, whose The worlds defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking whats new and whats next since 1952. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Kurt And Wyatt Russell Team Up For New Monsterverse Everything You Need To Know About: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power', Kurt And Wyatt Russell Team Up For New Monsterverse 'Godzilla' Series, The Rock's Mom Has A 'Smackdown Room' Shrine Dedicated To Him, EU Users: Click here to revoke your choice, California Notice / Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Love his music, especially his eponymous album.Vale. It made ARIA history as the first Indigenous language album to debut at number one. Dr G Yunupingu was a rare figure in Australian music a quiet, media-shy talent who let his delicate, transcendent voice and native language speak for themselves. Gurrumuls longtime musical collaborator Michael Hohnen lead a tribute performance of the song Wulminda accompanied by Ms Yunupingu and musicians Jessica Mauboy, Briggs and Courtney Barnett. Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Featured Stories. He learned foot stomping calling and whooping, vocalisations of traditional songs and their different sounds, and so much more. Interviews and feature reports from NITV. [8] Yunupingu's friend Michael Hohnen produced the album and was his translator, collaborator and confidant. "You get the feeling when you're in Sydney that there's a lot of respect, and the tribute they put on last night was really special," he said. Yunupingu, a senior Yolngu lore man, Gumatj clan leader and the keeper of songlines, has died in north-east Arnhem Land after a long illness on Monday, aged 74. Webhomes for rent in texas no credit check; special teams coach salary nfl; what does teasing mean to a guy; live edge wood slabs utah; atmega328p programming with arduino uno Gurrumul also took home the ARIAs for Best Independent Release, Best World Music Album, and Best Cover Art. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. He performed "Sing" live at the Diamond Jubilee Concert on 4 June 2012 together with many of the song's contributing artists. "I suppose it's about us too, but you can't do anything without an incredible talent.". The history he has made taking a true Australian language and heritage to number one proves the strength of the underlying cultural identity of this nation. Dr G Yunupingu is remembered today as one of the most important figures in Australian music history, blind from birth and emerging from the remote Galiwinku community on Elcho Island off the coast of Arnhem Land to sell over half a million copies of his albums across the world, singing in his native Yolngu language, his label Skinnyfish Music said in a statement. Webnicknames with honey in them; westminster college wrestling; how do cat cafes pass health inspections; arcadia edu audio tour; karns supermarket weekly ads [8], In 2013, Yunupingu joined Delta Goodrem for a special performance of "Bayini" on The Voice Australia. The Irwin matriarch has revealed a new look alongside children Bindi and Robert that has left fans doing a double take. In accepting the award, his daughter Jasmine Yunupingu thanked the Australian public for the recognition. He was last nominated for the Male Artist of the Year Award in 2014, but 2018 was the first time he'd managed to snag victory. "[21], In 2008 Yunupingu was nominated for four ARIA Awards,[22] winning the awards for Best World Music Album[23] and Best Independent Release. [55], The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. He graced the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in 2011, which labelled him as Australias most important voice and a portrait of him by Guy Maestri won the Archibald Prize in 2009. "As musicians, it is our job to make people feel, whether it be with a lyric, a chord, or even a single note played on an upside-down guitar," Mr Urban said. It debuted at number 3 on the ARIA Charts. "I love to think of it as an amazing collaboration between Aboriginal people with their stories and songs and whitefellas with their creativity, that's been our whole experience for the last 20 years," he said. "It's nice to have that recognition from the broader industry," she told NITV. Sign up to receive the top stories in Australia every day at noon. [25], In November 2009, Yunupingu was named Best New Independent Artist and his album, Gurrumul, Best Independent Release and Best Independent Blues/Roots Release at the Australian Independent Record (AIR) Awards held at Melbourne's Corner Hotel. Avoiding the use of a deceased person's first name is part of grieving practice amongst many Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. "On behalf of my father, I would like to thank all the Yolngu tribes.". "The legacy he leaves behind has become a rich part of Australian musical history and we now honour that legacy with thanks to his Elders.". [29] In 2019, Double J's Dan Condon described it as one of "7 great performances from the history of the ARIA Awards. [10], The first of four sons born to Ganyinurra (Daisy), of the Gumal clan, and Nyambi "Terry" Yunupingu, a Gumatj clansman,[11] Yunupingu was born blind in Galiwin'ku, Elcho Island, in 1971,[12] situated off the coast of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, about 530 kilometres (330mi) east of Darwin. [8] His friend, spokesperson, and collaborator Michael Hohnen described his early musical experiences as follows: "Gurrumul was educated by immersion, cultural immersionfrom his aunties, parents and grandmothers, with love and lullabies; from his uncles, fathers and grandfathers through ceremony songs and storytelling, much of it through music. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023.
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