Bibliograph

Yothu Yindi, writing in the sand, Matt Garrick ; introductions by Yalmay Yunupingu, Witiyana Marika

Type

Label

Yothu Yindi, writing in the sand, Matt Garrick ; introductions by Yalmay Yunupingu, Witiyana Marika

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-356) and discography

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collective biography

Illustrations

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Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Yothu Yindi

Nature of contents

discographiesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Matt Garrick ; introductions by Yalmay Yunupingu, Witiyana Marika

Sub title

writing in the sand

Summary

Long before they were ARIA Hall of Fame inductees, Yothu Yindi were a bunch of Yolngu (Aboriginal) and balanda (non-Indigenous) mates in far-north Australia jamming together for fun. Soon they were creating some of the coolest new music in the country, splicing traditional sounds with electric, and spreading a message of hope. Then, when singer Mandawuy Yunupingu penned the hit song 'Treaty' with Paul Kelly and Peter Garrett, and a remix dropped in 1991, Yothu Yindi shot up like a meteorite, out of Arnhem Land and into the hearts of kids across Australia and the world. Writing in the Sand by Yothu Yindi's authorised biographer Matt Garrick is the epic story of one of Australia's most original bands and how 'Treaty' gave voice to Indigenous Australia's hard-fought struggle for recognition. Featuring photos from the band's archives never previously published, the book is based on extensive interviews with current and former band members, including mainstays like Witiyana Marika, Stu Kellaway and Jodie Cockatoo-Creed, as well as family members such as Yalmay Yunupingu, the late singer Dr Yunupingu's widow, and collaborators and fellow artists like Peter Garrett, Neil Finn and Andrew Farriss

Target audience

adult

Contributor

Creator