Gurrumul Concert Photos

Gurrumul (born Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu) was a Gumatj man from Galiwin’ku on Elcho Island in the Northern Territory. He was born blind. He was left handed, taught himself guitar with a right handed guitar that was given to him by his mother. He sang stories of his land both in Yolŋu languages such as Gaalpu, Gumatj or Djambarrpuynu, a dialect related to Gumatj, and in English. Although his solo career brought him wider acclaim, he was also formerly a member of Yothu Yindi and later of Saltwater Band.

Gurrumul on Aug 30, 2011 [635-small]

Gurrumul
Aug 30, 2011
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Gurrumul on Aug 29, 2011 [367-small]

Gurrumul
Aug 29, 2011
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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