Emily Wurramara


Emily Wurramara is an ARIA nominated Indigenous Australian singer and songwriter.

Early life

Wurramara is a Warnindhilyagwa woman from Groote Eylandt, off the Northern Territory of Australia. She grew up in Brisbane.

Music

Wurramurra writes and sings in both English and Anindilyakwa.
In 2016, she released her debut EP, Black Smoke, which earnt her a Queensland Music Award. She followed it up with an album named Milyakburra in 2018 and toured nationally with Alice Skye.

Accolades

Wurramurra was nominated for the 2018 ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album for her album Milyakburra.
In 2019, she won the for Milyakburra.
She picked up 2 QMAs for "best blues and roots" and "best indigenous song" in 2019.
She has supported the likes of Dan Sultan, Archie Roach, Mavis Staples, Rob Thomas and the Cat Empire.

Personal life

On 2 May 2019, a fire at her home in Brisbane destroyed most of her belongings.
Wurramara recently took over Amanda Palmers and Clare Bowditchs' instagram for the #sharethemic campaign.

Discography

Albums
Singles