Gawurra

Stanley Gawurra Gaykamangu, known mononymously as Gawurra, is an Australian singer-songwriter hailing from Milingimbi, North East Arnhem. He sings in the Gupapuyngu language.

His debut album Ratja Yaliyali (which means "vine of love") is a collection of songs inspired by the traditional songlines of his hometown. The 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.[1][2] It was nominated for Best World Music Album at the 2016 ARIA Awards.[3]

Discography

Albums

Title Details Peak positions
AUS
Ratja Yaliyali
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: CAAMA Music (9324399100235)
  • Formats: 2×CD
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Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2016 Ratja Yaliyali Best World Music Album Nominated [4]

National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia. They commenced in 2004.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2016 Gawurra New Talent of the Year Won [5]
Ratja Yaliyali Album of the Year Won
Cover Art of the Year Won
"Ratja Yaliyali" Film Clip of the Year Won
Song of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ^ Cuthbertson, Debbie (6 August 2016). "Gurrumul leaves hospital to accept National Indigenous Music Awards". The Age. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  2. ^ Fitzpatrick, Stephen (6 August 2016). "Gawurra's award was decades in making". The Australian. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Flume leads ARIA nominations and he's won three Artisan Awards already | Music News | triple j". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  4. ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  5. ^ "2016 Winners". National Indigenous Music Awards. Archived from the original on 25 February 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2020.