Gurrumul - Djarimirri (Child Of The Rainbow) (CD ALBUM (1 DISC))

Gurrumul - Djarimirri (Child Of The Rainbow) (CD ALBUM (1 DISC)) "Australia's Most Important Voice"-Rolling Stone Australia Over four years in the making Üand completed just weeks before his passing in 2017 ÜDjarimirri(Child of the Rainbow)is Gurrumul'sfinal gift to the world. In an astounding musical achievement, Gurrumulcombines traditional songs and chants from his ancestral Yolngu culture with hypnotic minimalist orchestral arrangements. Djarimirribrings together the highest forms of musical expression from both the Indigenous Australian and Western Art Music traditions.The album received four posthumous ARIA awards in 2018 ÜBest World Album, Best Male Artist, Best Independent Release andBest Cover Art. ABOUT GURRUMUL Born blind, Gurrumulgrew up as a member of the Gumatjclan on Elcho Island, off the coast of tropical North East Arnhemland. Gurrumulsongs speak of identity, spirit and connection with the land, its elements and the ancestral beings he is related to. His fragile but uniquely emotive high tenor voice and aura-like persona elicits emotion, compassion and a feeling of peace and longing. Dr G Yunupingu first came to attention when he released his eponymous debut to international claim. His angelic voice connected with fans worldwide including Elton John, will.I.am and Sting. The debut album 'Gurrumul' has sold half a million copies worldwide, reaching Triple Platinum in Australia, his second solo album 'Rrakala' released in April 2011 has hit Platinum, and the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine declared Gurrumul Gurrumulhas performed for HRM The Queen of England, US President Barack Obama, Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, inaddition to being one of only two Australian performers at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. Tracklistings: 1.Waak(Crow) 2.Galiku(Flag) in D-Flat Major 3.Ngarrpiya(Octopus) in A-Flat Major 4.Djarimirri(Child of the Rainbow) in E-Flat Major 5.Djolin(Musical Instrument) in D Major 6.Marrayarr(Flag) in F-Sharp Major 7.Gapu(Freshwater) in D Major 8.Djilawurr(Scrubfowl) in D Major 9.Baru(Saltwater Crocodile) in E-Flat Major 10.Gopuru(Tuna Swimming) in B-Flat Major 11.Djapana(Sunset) in A-Flat Major 12.Wulminda(Dark Clouds) in E-Flat Major