How did Yothu Yindi die?
kidney disease
Musicians, Indigenous campaigners and politicians are among those mourning the loss of Yunupingu, the former leader of Australian band Yothu Yindi, who has died at the age of 56. Yunupingu died at his home in Yirrkala in Eastern Arnhem Land after being ill with kidney disease for several years.
Is Yothu Yindi alive?
Yothu Yindi’s most widely known song, “Treaty”, peaked at No. 11 on the ARIA singles charts in 1991 and the related album Tribal Voice peaked at No. 4 on the ARIA albums charts….
| Yothu Yindi | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Indigenous music rock |
| Years active | 1985–Present |
| Labels | Mushroom, Hollywood |
| Associated acts | Swamp Jockeys King Stingray |
What does the name Yothu Yindi mean?
child and mother
Pronounced as “yo-thoo yin-dee”, the band’s name translates from Yolngu matha to English as “child and mother” and is essentially a kinship term referring to the connection that the Yolngu (Australian Aboriginal) clans of north-east Arnhem Land have between themselves.
What happened to gurrumul?
Yunupingu died at the Royal Darwin Hospital, Northern Territory, at about 5:00 pm on 25 July 2017, aged 46. He had suffered from liver and kidney damage for many years due to hepatitis B which he had contracted in childhood.
When did Yothu Yindi die?
2 June 2013
| Mandawuy Yunupingu | |
|---|---|
| Gudjuk | |
| Yunupingu performing with Yothu Yindi at the opening ceremony, 2000 Paralympics, October, Sydney | |
| Born | Tom Djambayang Bakamana Yunupingu17 September 1956 Yirrkala, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Died | 2 June 2013 (aged 56) Yirrkala, Northern Territory, Australia |
How many members are in Yothu Yindi?
The four-piece band was formed by Roy Kellaway, the son of Yothu Yindi founding member and bass player Stuart Kellaway, and Yirrnga Yunupingu, nephew of Yothu Yindi frontman the late Dr M Yunupingu.
What does Yindi stand for?
Yindi. Yindi is a common Aboriginal girls name and is believed to mean sun.
Is Geoffrey Gurrumul dead?
Deceased (1971–2017)
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu/Living or Deceased
Is Geoffrey Gurrumul death?
July 25, 2017
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu/Date of death
Is gurrumul related to mandawuy?
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (1971–2017), aka Gurrumul, Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer in Yolngu and English. Malngay Yunupingu, band member of rock/reggae band East Journey. Mandawuy Yunupingu (1956–2013), Australian musician, educator and community leader. Nyapanyapa Yunupingu (born c.
What was Yothu Yindi’s first hit?
Treaty
Released in June 1991, “Treaty” was the first song by a predominantly Aboriginal band to chart in Australia and was the first song in any Aboriginal Australian language to gain extensive international recognition, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play singles charts.
Where did the lead singer of Yothu Yindi die?
Yothu Yindi lead singer Yunupingu has died at his home in the Northern Territory. The former Australian of the Year, who was 56, died at his home in Yirrkala in Eastern Arnhem Land.
Who is the chairman of the Yothu Yindi Foundation?
Chairman of the foundation is Galarrwuy Yunupingu. He is Mandawuy’s older brother, a Yolgnu clan leader and sometimes a member of Yothu Yindi on bilma and guitar. Galarrwuy had been named Australian of the Year in 1978 for his work for Aboriginal communities and Mandawuy was Australian of the Year for 1992 for his work with Yothu Yindi.
When did Yothu Yindi tour the Northern Territory?
In 2003 Yothu Yindi toured through Northern Territory schools with Mandawuy Yunupingu, yidaki players Gapanbulu Yunupingu and Nicky Yunupingu, and Kellaway using songs, storytelling and open discussions to inspire and encourage some of Australia’s most vulnerable young people to attend school and stay healthy.
When did Yothu Yindi perform at the closing ceremony?
In 2000, Yothu Yindi performed at the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. On 9 August 2000, 30-year-old Betsy Yunupingu was kicked in the head.