The National Indigenous Music Awards took place over the weekend in Darwin, Australia. Check out the winning artists here! …read more »
Artist: Gurrumul Yunupingu
NIMA Winners 2012
Artist
Gurrumul Yunupingu
Gurrumul Yunupingu is a member of the Gumatj clan of north east Arnhemland and it is the songs and stories of the Gumatj clan that Gurrumul sublimely adapts into contemporary song styles. At the age of 15 he was identified as a young and extremely talented multi-instrumentalist and joined the ARIA Award winning band Yothu Yindi where he played an integral role until 1992. Currently a member of the hugely talented Saltwater Band he has contributed greatly to the Indigenous music industry.
NIMA 2012 Finalists Announced
The 2012 NIMA finalists were announced this week with the awards ceremony set to take place August 11, 2012, in Darwin, Australia. …read more »
Top 16 Indigenous Music Videos 2011
‘Tis the season for looking back on the year, reflecting on the highs and lows, and seeing what moments stand out in our memories. Here at RPM, we’ve been thinking about our favourite moments in Indigenous music culture and this week we bring you our Top 16 Indigenous Music Videos of 2011. …read more »
VIDEO: Gurrumul Yunupingu at ARIAs 2011
The 25th Annual ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards took place last month in Sydney, Australia, celebrating the best in the Australian music industry. …read more »
NIMA 2011: National Indigenous Music Award Winners
Thousands flocked to Australia’s National Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin over the weekend. Territory artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu was nominated in five of the seven National categories and two of the five Territory Awards. …read more »
NIMA 2011 Finalists Announced: The National Indigenous Music Awards
Australia’s National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) have announced the finalists in the running for 2011′s accolades.
…read more »