
Through its two band members Apakatjah combines the cultures of Aboriginal Australia (Pintupi-Luritja, Pitjantjatjara, Pertame Central Arrernte, Alywarre, Kaytitj and Islander), as well as heritage from European, Indonesian, Irish, Welsh and Dutch migrants.
The word ‘apakatjah’ is a Luritja kriol word for a person of mixed race heritage, which the duo have reclaimed to demonstrate the pride they have in their identity and to draw strength from their culture.
The word ‘apakatjah’ is a Luritja kriol word for a person of mixed race heritage, which the duo have reclaimed to demonstrate the pride they have in their identity and to draw strength from their culture.
About this track...
With a slight hint of “dessert reggae” and their signature acoustic guitar riffs to drive the song home the duo fuse English lyrics and escape with their traditional language to create a contemporary yet ancestry rich masterpiece.
2017 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEE: Live Act of the Year (NT Awards)
2017 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEE: Live Act of the Year (NT Awards)
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Number Of People In Act | 2 Piece |
State/Territory Artist Is Based In | NT |
City/Town/Region Artist Is Based In | Alice Springs |
Taken From The Release Titled | Irriti Nyinapayi |
Copyright Holder's Name | Apakatjah |
Media Servicing Date | 2017-09-18 |
Main Genre | Ethnic Multicultural |
Genre 2 | Australian Indigenous |
Contains explicit lyrics or themes that may offend some listeners | No |
Artist Official Web Site | https://www.apakatjah.com/ |
Artist Social Network Page | https://www.facebook.com/Apakatjah/ |
Content Provider | Footstomp Music |