Skinnyfish Music is proud to announce the release of "Gurrumul”, the stunning debut solo album for
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. (Saltwater Band)
"Gurrumul" is available in Australia at all good record stores, distributed nationally by MGM, or at the Skinnyfish Music web site through CC now OR on ....
Blind from birth, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu is a powerhouse of musical creativity. Geoffrey, or Gudjuk
as he is also called, is from the Gumatj nation, his mother from the Galpu nation both First Nations peoples
from North East Arnhemland.
A former member of Yothu Yindi, now with Saltwater Band, Gurrumul's solo excursions highlight his amazing
talent as a singer, songwriter and musician. His beautiful voice will never leave you as he sings the songs of
his Gumatj country. His solo performances are a rare treat and should not be missed.
Saltwater Band hail from Galiwin'ku on Elcho Island, North East Arnhemland, and are a much loved and
popular Indigenous band, partly because of Gurrumul's influence and guidance. With the release of this, his
first solo album, Geoffrey highlights the tremendous talent he has to offer Indigenous music in Australia, and
indeed, the world.
One of the most important and beautiful Indigenous albums yet recorded.
"Gurrumul" is now available to order
“.......... this will be a major Indigenous Australian
release from this Yolngu singer songwriter. He has
a beautiful voice. It is shameful that it has been
such a long time since an Indigenous Australian artist
has had any recognition and I think Gurrumul
is the CD to do that."
David Bridie 2007 australianrules.com.au
* * * * * “A true masterpeice, Geoffrey
has the voice of the country, literally”
Details: This is an intensive and intimate week of learning on Aboriginal land... about Aboriginal culture, language, kinship, relationships to land, the environment, hunting... And of course, learning to play the yidaki from the very best teachers you could possibly have. You will also have the opportunity to make your own yidaki under the guidance of Djalu, his son Larry Winiwini and other members of the Gurruwiwi family. Learn the secrets of Djalu's craft that has earned him the reputation as the world's foremost didgeridoo craftsman. There is a limit of 20 participants for the Masterclass, and because places are limited and filling up, we encourage you to book as early as you can.
Cost: $2000 for 7 days inclusive of camping style accommodation in the Galuru community, 3 meals a day, make your own didgeridoo, plus daily cultural activities and more!
Bookings and further information: www.djalu.com/awareness.html
Dear Geoffrey, Your songs are like a mountain of fountains; refreshing waterfalls overflowing into a quiet river that quenches the thirst of all God's creatures. I'm kicking myself I missed your gig with Gyan in Northern NSW. Thanks for helping us to see deeper into Australia's original culture. Regards. Scotty
Hello Gurrumul, I just wanna say thx so much 4 the add 2 ur myspace...U r a wonderful and very talented Aboriginal musician. U changed my life the nite I came 2 see u in Canberra on July 13, u took me on a spiritual journey I will never forget, so thanku for being such a wonderful spirited soul & thanku for sharing ur beautiful voice & songs with us... I truly am in awe of ur talent & very proud 2 be Aboriginal too! Koori best wishes 2 u Gurrumul, Wendo x
Geoffrey thanks for linking up as a friend. I am a lover of all music (almost all music). I find your music uniquely...well it just moves me! Fantastic! Beautiful!Thankyou
Saw you guys last night at the Opera House in Sydney ... I thought I was in heaven when I heard Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu sing! I took a friend who had never heard you play before and she was in tears.... I would love to hear you play outdoors closer to the real earth... There is a great outdoor amphitheatre set in the bush at http://www. ircc. com. au/amphitheatre. html I would come if you played there :) Thanks for a wonderful night of music full of warmth and love .... And thank you Geoffrey for sharing your angelic voice with us ... greater than Roy :)
Cheers and respect for you & Yolngu people. I went very close to Oenpelli in 1993, never had a chance to visit Arnhem Land, unfortunately. Maybe one day I'll come back?
thanks a lot for the add Geoffrey! You got such a beautiful voice, beautiful music. I'm really in love with your songs! Hope to listen to you on stage in Paris. Wish you all the best
Hello, i come from eastgermany and i speak very badly english. Thanks for your music and messages and i hope, you and your family have a good time. Love, Peace and Light for your Soul. RESPECT FOR ALL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
Thankyou so so much for adding me your music is beautiful i have been a Big time fan of YY for many years and love thier music iam also very interested in aboriginal culture and beliefs and once belonged to the alrsg i love most indigenous music and yours is at the top keep your spirit high and the songlines flowing
Hello Geoffrey. Thanks for the welcome. I heard your music on BBC Radio 3, and I just had to investigate further! Best wishes from all at the South Africa Panjazz Project. www. sapanjazz. org
Love your songs and your voice Geoffrey. I hear that my mate Francis is playing guitar with you. He tells me you're a great guitar player too - left handed and upside down!!! Hope to see you in Sydney. Bye for now.
