Gurrumul
Preceded by short films Gapu Ga Gunda and Galka
Praised by audiences spanning the globe, indigenous artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu was considered one of the most prominent vocal artists to ever emerge from Australia. Blind from birth, Gurrumul found his voice through music. Amidst living a traditional Yolngu life, Gurrumul utilized his musical ability to inspire his Elcho Island community in far North East Arnhem Land. When his breakthrough album ‘Gurrumul’ was released, artists around the world started to embrace the enigmatic talent and his music. Carrying on Gurrumul’s legacy, this documentary offers a glimpse into the cultural and ceremonial lifestyle that informed the singer’s musical artistry. Introduction by Margo Smith (Kluge-Ruhe), discussion with shorts director Ishmael Marika and Wukun Wanambi (The Mulka Project), moderated by Henry Skerritt (Kluge-Ruhe)
Date
Saturday, November 3
Time
7:30 PM
Location
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Film Info
Director: Paul Damien Williams.
Runtime: 96 min.
Genre: Documentaries
Year: 2018
Country: Australia
Language: English, Aboriginal
Featuring: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Mark Grose, Michael Hohnen, Sting.
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