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.
Gurrumul / Artist biography
A former member of Yothu Yindi, now with Saltwater Band, Gurrumul solo excursions highlight his amazing talent as a singer/songwriter/musician, his beautiful voice singing the songs of his Gumatj country will never leave you. Geoffrey's band, the Saltwater Band, who hail from Galiwin'ku on Elcho Island, NE Arnhem Land, are a much loved and popularly noted Indigenous band, partly because of Gurrumul's influence and guidance.
Information / http://www.myspace.com/gurrumul
With the release of this his first solo album, Gurrumul, Geoffrey highlights the tremendous talent he has to offer Indigenous music in Australia, and indeed, the world.
