Baru
Performed by Saltwater Band
Written By Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
Copyright Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunipingu
Recording Rights controlled by Skinnyfish
Music From the Album 'Gapu Damurrun'
Saltwater Band from Elcho Island in North East
Arnhemland speak Yolngu Matha which is the collective term for the
many languages of North East Arnhemland. One of the key members of
the Band Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu is a close relative of Mandawuy
Yunupingu of Yothu Yindi and Geoffrey is a past member of Yothu Yindi.
Their style of music is Indigenous Roots Music (World Music) played
in a reggae/ska style.
Yirrana
Performed by Letterstick
Written By David Maxwell Diyana and Terence Wilson Copyright David
Maxwell & Terence Wilson
Recording Rights controlled by CAAMA Music
From the Album 'An-Barra Clan'
Letterstick are from Maningrida in North Central Arnhemland
and their style of music is Indigenous Roots (world music) in a reggae/ska
style.
Morning Star
Performed by Stiff Gins
Written by Stiff Gins Copyright Stiff Gins
Recording Rights controlled by Kaleena Briggs, Emma Donovan, Nardi
Simpson
From the Album 'Origins'
Water
Performed by Djalu Gurruwiwi Written by (traditional-GaIpu Clan)
Copyright Yothu Yindi Foundation
Recording Rights controlled by Yothu Yindi Foundation From the Album
'Djalu"
Djalu Gurruwiwi is a traditional elder from North East Arnhemland
and is highly respected around the world as a master yidaki (didgeridoo)
player.
Instrumental
Performed by Broken English
Written by John Rogers
Copyright John Rogers
Recording Rights controlled by Skinnyfish Music
From the Album 'The Studio Sessions'
Broken English are from Ngukurr in southern Arnhemland. They
are legendary in the Northern Indigenous music industry for their pub-rock
style of music and their brilliant musicianship.
Your'e the One
Performed by Peter Brandy
Written by Peter Brandy
Copyright Peter Brandy
Recording Rights Skinnyfish Music
From the Album 'Kimberley Backroads'
Peter Brandy was born in Halls Creek in the Kimberley
region of WA. His style of music is country/pop. He is a fantastic
singer/song writer/story teller. Peter now lives in Darwin and is pursuing
his musical career.s
Fitjala Wangkanyi
Performed by Frank Yamma
Written By Frank Yamma Copyright with Frank Yamma
Recording Rights controlled by CAAMA Music
From the Album 'Playing with
Frank Yamma is one of Central Australia's leading artists,
he is a Pitjantjatjara man and speaks all the languages of that land
and knows its ways and stories. Frank's style of music is Indigenous
Roots (World Music) and he travels extensively to perform.
FireBobo/Goodbye
Performed by Nabarlek
Written by W & R Naborlhborlh, R & T & S & L Guymala,
M.Bangarr, B Buranali, B Watson
Copyright Owner As Above
Recording Rights controlled by Skinnyfish Music
From the Album 'Binin Manbor/h/Blackfella Road'
Nabarlek are from central Arnhemland and are
Kunwinku speakers and regard themselves as "Rocky Country" people.
They also play Indigenous Roots music but in rock style. Nabarlek have
performed at many major Australian Festivals and have toured in Europe
and are working on another European tour.
Mamba
Performed by Ralkurru Marika Written by (traditional-Rirratjinu clan)
The arrangement- Ralkurru Mamba Marika
Copyright Yothu Yindi Foundation
Recording Rights controlled by Yothu Yindi Foundation
From the Album 'Mamba'
United
Performed by Onslaught
Written by Malcolm Gollan
Copyright Malcolm Gollan
Recording Rights controlled by Skinnyfish Music From the Album '4Real'
Onslaught are from Adelaide and are a hard rock group that
sing about the issues that affect them. Originally from the Riverland
of SA the lead singer and song writer Malcolm Gollan is a very talented
song writer whose songs will eventually become recognised and possibly
performed by other singers. Their message is always positive and they
are committed to highlight those issues that affect them and their
people.
Stolen Children
Performed by Kerrianne Cox
Written by Veronica Francis & composed by Kerrianne Cox
Copyright Kerrianne Cox
Recording Rights controlled by Kerrianne Cox
From the Album 'Just Wanna Move'
Kerrianne Cox hails from Beagle Bay north of
Broome WA. Kerrianne is one of the hardest working performers you could
meet. She has produced two albums and toured overseas extensively.
Her music style is blues/country and she is an outstanding singer/song
writer.
Djutarra
Lar Gar Noo
Performed by Rita Mills
Written by Rita Mills
Copyright Zuna Entertainment
Recording Rights controlled by Zuna Entertainment
From the Album 'Mata Nice'
Rita Mills is a Torres Strait Islander who with her sisters
were famous as the Mills Sisters. Rita performs in a traditional folk
style presenting many of the Torres Strait tunes to a wider audience.
Djulran
Performed by Warumpi Band
Written by Djilaynga, Datjing & Gumbula
Copyright Rondor Music/Universal
Recording Rights controlled by CAAMA
Music From the Album 'Too Much Humbug'
Dreamtime Baby
Performed by Warren. H. Williams
Written by Warren. H.Williams
Copyright Warren. H.Williams
Recording Rights controlled by CAAMA Music
From the Album 'Where My Heart Is'
Warren Williams is from Hermannsburg in Central Australia and
is a very experienced and high profile performer. Warren comes from
a very distinguished family of country musicians and has produced a
number of albums with his most notable song being a duet with John
Williamson.
Swept Away
Performed by Shellie Morris
Written by Shellie Morris
Copyright Shellie Morris
Recording Rights controlled by Shellie Morris
From the Album 'Shellie Morris'
Shellie Morris is now residing in Darwin after having grown
up in Sydney. Shellie plays acoustic folk, is a brilliant song writer
and performer, and has recently been developing a stage play. She is
much loved around Darwin and is a very hard working committed musician.
Black Swana
Performed by Seaman Dan
Written by Traditional arrangement, Seaman Dan & Ephraim Dani.
Copyright Seaman Dan
Recording Rights controlled by Seaman Dan From the Album 'Follow the
Sun'
Seaman Dan is a Torres Strait Islander born on
Thursday Island. His music is a mixture of blues, hula, jazz and pearling
songs reflecting the cultures found in the Torres Strait.
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Simple Things
Performed by Dale.K.Huddleston and Riverbank
Written by Dale. R. Huddleston
Copyright Dale. R. Huddleston
Recording Rights controlled by Dale.R.Huddleston
From the Album 'Simple Things'
Dale Huddleston originally from Ngukurr in the NT, Dale now
resides in Canberra and is a modern country singer.