What was Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's stage name?

Q: What was Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's stage name?


A: His stage name was Gurrumul.

Q: What languages did he sing in?


A: He sang in Galpu, Gumatj and Djambarrpuyngu, which are all languages of the Yolngu people of northeastern Arnhem Land.

Q: Where was he born?


A: He was born at Galiwin'ku, on Elcho Island, off the coast of Arnhem Land.

Q: Was he blind from birth?


A: Yes, he was born blind.

Q: Did he speak English?


A: Although a few of his songs were written and sung in English, he did not speak the language.

Q: What band did Gurrumul found and play with for almost ten years?


A: He founded Yothu Yindi and played with them for almost ten years until 1995.

Q: When did Gurrumul release his first solo album ? A: He released his first solo album "Gurrumul" in 2008.

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