Yothu Yindi

Yothu Yindi is a band which combines traditional Australian Aboriginal music with modern western instrumentation. The indigenous members of Yothu Yindi are among the traditional owners of North East Arnhem Land, a region of Australia's Northern Territory in which Yolngu (Aboriginal) people have lived in relative isolation for thousands of years. Yolngu people deal, as an intrinsic part of their daily lives, with cultural responsibilities handed down from generation to generation. By attributing human qualities to all natural species and elements, Yolngu people live in spiritual harmony with nature. This is communicated in ceremonial song and dance. Today Yothu Yindi also seeks to unite Australians and all peoples of the world in peace.

Taken from the official Yothu Yindi web site

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Album: Homeland Movement

[D38959 / D19520]
Homeland Movement

Track Listing:

  1. Mainstream
  2. Yolnu Woman
  3. Homeland Movement
  4. Yolnu Boy
  5. Djapana (Cakamana Yunupinu)
  6. Gamadala
  7. Garrtjambal
  8. Mambulmambul
  9. Gudurrku
  10. Barrwula - Part 1
  11. Barrwula - Part 2
  12. Barrwula - Part 3
  13. Gunmarra - Seq 1
  14. Gunmarra - Seq 2
  15. Luku-Wanawuy Manikay (1788)

(P) (C) 1989 Yothu Yindi. (C) 1989 Mushroom Records. Produced by Leszek Karski. Engineered by Colin Freeman. Track 14 traditional from the Gumatj and Rirratjinu Clans of Yirrkala, Northern Territory. Arranged by B. Yunupigu, W. Marika, M. Munungurr). Thanks to Brian Harris for this information.

12": Timeless Land

[YOTHU003]
Timeless Land

Track Listing:

  1. Timeless Land - Leftfield Vocal Mix
  2. Timeless Land - Leftfield Dub Mix

Released 1994 on Mushroom Records. This is a bit of a collectors item, especially if you are a fan of Leftfield. Deep driving techno beats underlay typical Yothu Yindi vocal samples - classic stuff.

CDS: Yothu Yindi - Timeless Land

[D11669]
Yothu Yindi - Timeless Land CDS

Track Listing:

  1. Timeless Land
  2. Timeless Land - Leftfield Bengga Club Mix
  3. Timeless Land - Leftfield Galala Dub

Released 1994 on Mushroom. The Club and Dub are the same as those on the vinyl. Thanks to Brian Harris for this information.

Album: One Blood

[MUSH57CD]
One Blood

Track Listing:

  1. Laykarrambu (0:26)
  2. One Blood (6:19)
  3. Mainstream (5:04)
  4. World Turning (4:25)
  5. Baywara (4:19)
  6. Dots on the Shells (4:48)
  7. Rrama (1:03)
  8. Djapana (Sunset Dreaming) (4:32)
  9. Written on a Bark (4:46)
  10. Tribal Voice (4:35)
  11. 7 Sisters (0:41)
  12. Minga Minga (0:21)
  13. Tears For Law (Garrathiya Run) (4:02)
  14. Baru (1:49)
  15. Belief in the Future (3:46)
  16. Nyinga Nyinga (0:56)
  17. Our Land (4:56)
  18. Yarryurru (1:19)
  19. Treaty 98 (4:21)

(C) 1999 Yothu Yindi Music. Mushroom Music Publishing. Australia Mushroom Records, UK. Thanks to Brian Harris for this information.

12": Treaty

[MUSH85T]
Treaty

Track Listing:

  1. Treaty - Dario G Remix (Vocal)
  2. Treaty - Peace Division Remix (Vocal)

Released 11/00 on Mushroom Records UK. Written by M. Yunupingu, G. Yunupingu, M. Mununggurr, W. Marika, S. Kellaway, C. Williams, P. Kelly and P. Garret. Produced by Mark Moffatt. Lead vocals byMandaway Yunupingu, Tidaki (Didgeridoo), Milkayngu Mununggurr. Vocals/Bilma by Witiyana Marika. Dario G provide a superb remix of this track, featuring a very catchy melody and vocals that make you stop and think. One for the global dance floor.

Other Info:

For further information on Yothu Yindi see their Official Web Site.

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