Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu: The Gurrumul Story
) | Label: DECCA Catalog: B003448902 Format: CD ndigenous Australian singer/songwriter Gurrumul (1971 - 2017) was born blind and raised on Elcho Island (Galiwin'ku), off the coast of tropical northeast Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory A member of the Gumatj clan and a speaker of the indigenous Yolngu language, Gurrumul's songs describe identity and spirituality, a connection with the land, the primal elements and the ancestral beings to whom he is related. His fragile but uniquely soulful high tenor voice and aura-like appearance evoke feelings of peace and longing in the listener Gurrumul first gained worldwide attention when his self-titled debut album Gurrumul was released in 2008 to international acclaim. His angelic voice delighted fans around the world, including such notables as Elton John, will.i.am, Sting, Gary Barlow, Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder Price: $18.98 |