Gurrumul Yunupingu
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 Arnhem Land. Yunupingu’s own band, the Saltwater Band, hail from Galiwin'ku on Elcho Island, NE Arnhem Land are a much loved and most popularly noted Indigenous band, partly because of Yunupingu’s influence and guidance. With the release of this his first solo album, Gurrumul, highlights the tremendous talent he has to offer Indigenous music in Australia, and indeed, the world. Yunupingu joins The Black Arm Band for Hidden Republic, premiering at the 2008 Melbourne International Arts Festival.
