Mandawuy Yunupingu was the lead singer here. His 'mob' were from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. He was also a teacher and school principal with a BA in Education. He died at the age of 56 years from kidney disease which is prevalent in some aboriginal communities. This song was 'Song of the Year' at the 1992 ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards. .Paul Kelly helped to write the song.
As with the American Indian, the Australian Aboriginal has diverse tribal customs and beliefs + different languages in different regions of the country.
The lead singer is deceased I’m sure your nott aware but when showing media of Australia’s First Nation people you preferably should issue a warning that it may contain voices/ images of deceased peoples because of their spiritual beliefs
Thanks. I've seen warnings like that before but didn't really realize the importance. We certainly have a whole different set of taboos relating to the Native American Tribes.
Love this Song 🎵 😊
So glad you came back to this one and saw it in all its glory
You spoke very well about this song, especially coz it being foreign to you. thank you.
I saw Yothu Yindi play at The Whiskey wya back when. They were awesome live!
Mandawuy Yunupingu was the lead singer here. His 'mob' were from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. He was also a teacher and school principal with a BA in Education. He died at the age of 56 years from kidney disease which is prevalent in some aboriginal communities. This song was 'Song of the Year' at the 1992 ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards. .Paul Kelly helped to write the song.
He was a real aboriginal...not like the pretend ones in Canberra cashing in
Thanks!
When I first heard it, it hit me iin the stomach. I love it. Got two of their LPs. This just reminds me to get more.
And a very young Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu on keys. Another amazing artist gone too soon.
Same with our First Nation people different cultures different languages
As with the American Indian, the Australian Aboriginal has diverse tribal customs and beliefs + different languages in different regions of the country.
fucking oath
The lead singer is deceased I’m sure your nott aware but when showing media of Australia’s First Nation people you preferably should issue a warning that it may contain voices/ images of deceased peoples because of their spiritual beliefs
Thanks. I've seen warnings like that before but didn't really realize the importance. We certainly have a whole different set of taboos relating to the Native American Tribes.
Not so recent
link to original video ua-cam.com/video/Jf-jHCdafZY/v-deo.html