Gurrumul

Since then I'm pleased to note this blind Australian aboriginal singer who sings in the Gumatj dialect has done just that.

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu’s debut album ‘I Was Born Blind’ seems to explain an important part of Gurrumul’s history but the rich tapestry of ancestral heritage that forms his make-up can only be fully appreciated when hearing him play live.

He was born on Elcho Island about 350 miles from Darwin off the coast of Northern Australia and sings in the Yolngu language.

Rapturous applause greeted the opening notes of his best-known songs Wiyathul and Bapa that showcased his celebrated voice and the talents of his backing band: bassist/narrator Michael Hohnen, guitarist Ben Hauptmann and drummer Tony Floyd.

Gurrumul brings out our spirit animals and delivers extraordinary performance at El Rey Theatre