| Yabu Band - Petrol, Paint and Glue Indigenous, Australian Indigenous | 27/04/2012 |
3 piece indigenous band from WA. 2009 Deadly Award winners for Most Promising New Act, Yabu sing in English and Wongutha language and address confronting related to indigenous people.
Sweetest-saddest powerful ballad confronting the desperation of the indigenous people affected by substance abuse and the effects it has on their family and community.
| Gabriel Nodea - I'll never forget my country Indigenous | 20/04/2012 |
Gabriel Nodea recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Warmun community is surrounded by amazing red mountains, big boulders and white gums, Spinifex grass, creek beds and abundant birdlife, unforgettable. The country is loved and its stories and songs are alive in the culture of the local people.
Other tracks by Gabriel Nodea: Teach The Young People - Weninunggoo
| Stan Rogers - He Came A long Way Indigenous | 20/04/2012 |
Stan Rogers recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Its a long way from Looma to anywhere and the friendly locals will welcome you and show you great swimming and fishing spots in the Fitzroy River. Stan’s gentle voice and manner is reflected in this favourite local gospel song.
| Wendy Clancy and Colleen Skinner - Upon The Rugged Cross Indigenous | 20/04/2012 |
Wendy Clancy and Colleen Skinner recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Singing regularly in the local Looma church choir, Wendy and Colleen sing from the heart.
Other tracks by Wendy Clancy and Colleen Skinner: He Is My Everything - Please Give Me Time Lord Jesus
| Billie-Jo Pindan - Growing Old Indigenous | 20/04/2012 |
Billie-Jo Pindan recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Growing up in the Looma community with a close links to traditional lands and customs has given Jade solid grounding as this song reflects. She loves writing songs and has a great natural singing voice. Stand by for more from this wonderful talent.
| Peter Green - Djilambardi Indigenous | 20/04/2012 |
Peter Green recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Written by a well known music identity Bob Nunyea of from this remote part of WA, Peter Green sings of a beautiful desert home. The amazing Ronnie Jamison of Looma plays the sweetest country guitar you can find outside of Nashville.
Other tracks by Peter Green: Road Map
| Busby Marou - I Still Don't Believe Blues/Roots, Rock, Pop | 19/04/2012 |
From humble beginnings, on the banks of the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, folk inspired pop outfit, Busby Marou is making a serious impact on the Australian stage!
“The overwhelming feeling that emanates from Busby Marou is joy. The voices and close harmonies are as clear as Queensland sunshine, and the acoustic guitar playing of both men is both accomplished & expressive.”
4.5/5 stars The Australian
4.5/5 stars The Australian
Other tracks by Busby Marou: All Of You
| Gideon Gardiner - Triumph Of God Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
Gideon Gardiner recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
How a young man from the remote community of Yungngora could teach himself to play such awesome guitar is testament to his raw talent and love for music. This song is a soaring searing statement of Gideon’s journey.
Other tracks by Gideon Gardiner: Falling in Love - Secret Place
| Albert Wiggan - Keep Me Warm Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
Albert Wiggan recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
A tender love song from an exciting young songwriter from the Dampier Peninsula, Albert Wiggan. An established spokesman who is dedicated to keeping industry’s footprint to a minimum, Albert’s songs reflect a life balanced between two colliding cultur
Other tracks by Albert Wiggan: Choices - Ingaldoon
| Arnold Mackenzie - Back Of Meatworks Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
Arnold Mackenzie recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Growing up in Broome as a child brings back a lot of fond memories for Arnold, fishing with his family and playing with his friends in the bush in the days when the Pearling industry was at its peak. It was a carefree and peaceful life.
| John Cox - Lulu's Tune Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
John Cox recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Recorded in Bobieding, a little settlement near Beagle Bay that his Father started, and living with his brothers and family close by, John ‘Whiskers’ Cox has been walking around with this tune in his head for 20 years. Hearing it brought smiles.
Other tracks by John Cox: Old Bobieding Tune
| Kevin Birch - The Ghost Of Werner Runtz Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
Kevin Birch recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Kevin describes his music as veranda music, and every afternoon as the sun sets on the Beagle Bay, you can hear Birchy’s acoustic guitar giving a soundtrack to the landscape and history of the Peninsula. This instrumental is named after a local Priest.
Other tracks by Kevin Birch: Slack Key Red Dirt Road - 4:30 Tide
| Barry Stumpage and the Black Snake Band - Where Is My Island Home Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
Barry Stumpage and the Black Snake Band recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Living in Perth while studying at the ABMUSIC course was just too much for Barry, thoughts of the bountiful seas and peaceful life of the Bonaparte islands called him home. The Black Snake band are a popular local Beagle Bay band who love fishing and musi
| Will Smith - Hurt No More Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
Will Smith recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Will Smith is Beagle Bay’s answer to the ‘other’ Will Smith! A tall guy with kind eyes, a young wife and family, this song reflects his softer side. The crossroads is a local road feature, the turn off to Beagle Bay.
| Trevor Ishiguchi - For A Long Time Indigenous, Folk | 18/04/2012 |
Trevor Ishiguchi recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
A tender and moving song from the old days of the history of the Kimberley, old people passing away from the heavy hand of colonisation, kept in chains for spearing cattle, and how the new generation must be strong and keep their memory and culture alive.
Other tracks by Trevor Ishiguchi: 'Lil Lady - If You Let Go
| Whitehouse - I Am Humane Hip Hop, Funk, Australian Indigenous | 19/03/2012 |
Mixing funk styles with old Skool Hip hop grooves coloured with social, political and personal messages, Whitehouse has something to say and knows how to play.
Saunders has grappled with his Aboriginal/Australian identity for most of his life. This song's an answer to the many questions that have plagued him over the years. A cathartic song that a lot of people from mixed heritage backgrounds, which is many in this country, will resonate with and understand.
Other tracks by Whitehouse: Wake Up
| James Scott - Turn it up Country, Rock | 24/01/2012 |
Country Rock artist from Perth, Western Australia. Blending musical styles to create a unique approach to the country music genre.
Turn it up; is a country hoedown party song. Turn it up, dance and just have fun!
Other tracks by James Scott: Hoe Down In Hoe Town - Scarecrow
| Urban Rogue - Shipwreck Girl Pop, Funk, Grunge, Rock | 19/01/2012 |
Two Aussie fellas who have created a new genre of music called GUF Grungy Urban Funk. With 5 songs almost completed they are out to write that elusive one-hit wonder
Song about a love/hate relationship between a runaway daughter (former street kid) and mother (a former prostitute). The relationship strained even further by the never-ending arguments over money and the daughters threats to get it (money)any way she can which includes resorting to stripping or prostitution
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| The Yabu Band - Gundalla We Dance Indigenous, Reggae, Live Performance | 21/12/2011 |
Amrap Live Music Recordings_5UV_Australian Highlights of WOMADelaide 2011 WOMADelaide (World of Music, Arts & Dance) began in 1992 and has gone on to become one of Australia's favourite festivals.
The Yabu Band merge Western Desert dreamtime stories with driven reggae rhythms, projecting inspiring messages about self-worth and chasing dreams. Performers since the age of five, brothers Delson and Boyd have forged a new sound: Desert rock-reggae.
Other tracks by The Yabu Band: Mt kind of life - I am Australian
| Sue Ray - Shake it off Folk, Country, Live Performance | 20/12/2011 |
Big Sound Live showcases the best in emerging Australian music. The talented Sue Ray performed at 2011's Big Sound showcase.
Sue Ray as recorded by Brisbane community radio station, Beau FM, as part of 2011's Big Sound showcase.
Sue Ray is a gifted singer/songwriter whose distinctive, original sound is best described as a somewhat eclectic fusion of old school country and ambient contemporary styles.
Sue Ray is a gifted singer/songwriter whose distinctive, original sound is best described as a somewhat eclectic fusion of old school country and ambient contemporary styles.
Other tracks by Sue Ray: Lever Evermore - Borrowed in Blue
