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Ngarrikwujeyinama

by Emily Wurramara

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"Ngarrikwujeyinama" is the first single from Emily Wurramara's highly anticipated debut album, due for release in mid-2018.

Recorded with award winning producer David Bridie, Ngarrukwujenama is the first taste of the album to come. As an environmental activist, the earth has always been at the forefront of Emily’s song writing. Sung in her first language Anindilyakwa, Ngarrikwujeyinama means ‘I’m hurting’. Personally referred to as ‘The Seabed Mining Song’, in Emily words “This song was written in response to the mining on Groote Eylandt, and in particular the battle fought by the community, which saw the NT government place a total ban on seabed mining around Groote Eylandt in 2013, respecting the concerns of traditional owners about the destruction of the seabed and cultural song lines. I’m passionate about protecting this earth and everything living on it. Ngarrikwujeyinama talks about how we all come from the sea and how it’s our duty to protect and cherish her, and the pain we cause when we don’t. The song is an anthem and a reminder to care for this beautiful country.”

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released January 22, 2018
Produced by David Bridie
Recorded and Mixed by Nao Anzai
Additional recording by Chris Neehaus
Recorded and Mixed at ToRurua Studios, Melbourne

Emily Wurramara: Vocals
Saraima Navara: Backing vocals
David Bridie: Wurlitzer
Benny Walker: Guitar
Amy Chapman: bass
Guy Drory: Drums

Artwork by Jo Pratt

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Emily Wurramara Anindilyakwa, Australia

Emily Wurramara is a young Aboriginal woman who has been writing songs since she was 6, singing in both English and Annandilyakwa, the traditional language of her home, Groote Eylandt. She is a prolific song-writer and multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, piano and ukulele. ... more

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