Gawurra
Gawurra Gaykamangu is an Australian singer-songwriter hailing from Milingimbi Island, North East Arnhem Land. A Yolngu man, he sings in Gupapuyngu language.
In 2016, Gawurra won the NT Song of the Year in the Pop category, four NIMA Awards and received national recognition throughout the music industry and mainstream media, including ARIA nomination and 4.5-star review in Rolling Stone magazine. In 2017, he toured Australia with appearances in mainstream music venues throughout the country and as a featured performer at major music festivals.
In 2017, Gawurra started his own music and artist services business, Gawurra Catfish Corporation, to deliver Artist Representation, Music Production, Music Licensing and Recording Label Services. Gawurra Catfish Corporation operates out of Melbourne, Australia.
His debut album Ratja Yaliyali is a collection of songs inspired by the traditional songlines of his homelands. This album was recorded at CAAMA Music in Alice Springs Australia. At the 2016 National Indigenous Music Awards, Ratja Yaliyali received awards for Album of the Year and New Talent of the Year. The album also received awards for Cover Art and Film Clip. It was nominated for Best World Music Album at the 2016 ARIA Awards.
