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'''Nabarlek''' are an Indigenous Roots band from Manmoyi, a tiny community in [[Arnhem Land]], 215 kilometres from the remote community of Gunbalanya (Oenpelli). The band formed in 1985 as a group of singers and dancers with a couple of busted guitars and flour tins for drums.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/dig/stories/s1185546.htm DIG Internet radio] Nabarlek Band Live. 26 August 2004</ref> The members are Bininj (the indigenous people of western Arnhem Land) and they sing in language and in English, trying to reach across the cultures.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2007/08/25/2015119.htm ABC Darwin] Nabarlek reach new heights</ref> Their songs are traditional songs of the Kunwinjku people of western Arnhem Land with a rock/reggae arrangement.<ref>[http://www.amo.org.au/qa_interview.asp?id=844 Australian Music Online] Arnhem Land band Nabarlek head to Brisbane...</ref> They call themselves the garage band that never had a garage.<ref>[http://www.qac.org.au/htm/RTO2007Nabarlek.asp Queensland Arts Council] Nabarlek. The garage band that never had a garage!</ref> |
'''Nabarlek''' are an Indigenous Roots band from Manmoyi, a tiny community in [[Arnhem Land]], 215 kilometres from the remote community of Gunbalanya (Oenpelli). The band formed in 1985 as a group of singers and dancers with a couple of busted guitars and flour tins for drums.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/dig/stories/s1185546.htm DIG Internet radio] Nabarlek Band Live. 26 August 2004</ref> The members are Bininj (the indigenous people of western Arnhem Land) and they sing in language and in English, trying to reach across the cultures.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2007/08/25/2015119.htm ABC Darwin] Nabarlek reach new heights</ref> Their songs are traditional songs of the Kunwinjku people of western Arnhem Land with a rock/reggae arrangement.<ref>[http://www.amo.org.au/qa_interview.asp?id=844 Australian Music Online] Arnhem Land band Nabarlek head to Brisbane... {{Wayback|date=20080803042711|url=http://www.amo.org.au/qa_interview.asp?id=844|df=yes}}</ref> They call themselves the garage band that never had a garage.<ref>[http://www.qac.org.au/htm/RTO2007Nabarlek.asp Queensland Arts Council] Nabarlek. The garage band that never had a garage!</ref> |
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They have performed with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra and [[Yothu Yindi]] supported [[Midnight Oil]] and played with [[Silverchair]] and [[Powderfinger]] on their ''Across the Great Divide'' national tour. They played at many music festivals, including several Darwin Festivals, the Adelaide Festival in 2000, and Womadelaide, the Port Fairy and Brunswick Music Festivals in 2001. They played for six |
They have performed with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra and [[Yothu Yindi]] supported [[Midnight Oil]] and played with [[Silverchair]] and [[Powderfinger]] on their ''Across the Great Divide'' national tour. They played at many music festivals, including several Darwin Festivals, the Adelaide Festival in 2000, and Womadelaide, the Port Fairy and Brunswick Music Festivals in 2001. They played for six |
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weeks at the International World Expo in [[Hanover]], [[Germany]] in 2000.<ref>[http://www.mca.org.au/web/fileadmin/user_upload/PDFs/mf111harrison.pdf The Music Council of Australia] From Outstation to Out There. Nabarlek - a music industry case study</ref> |
weeks at the International World Expo in [[Hanover]], [[Germany]] in 2000.<ref>[http://www.mca.org.au/web/fileadmin/user_upload/PDFs/mf111harrison.pdf The Music Council of Australia] From Outstation to Out There. Nabarlek - a music industry case study {{Wayback|date=20080723055915|url=http://www.mca.org.au/web/fileadmin/user_upload/PDFs/mf111harrison.pdf|df=yes}}</ref> |
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Their album ''Bininj Manborlh'' was nominated for the 2002 Best World Music Album [[ARIA Music Awards|Aria Award]].<ref>[http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history-by-artist.php?letter=N&artist=Nabarlek Aria Awards] Nabarlek awards history</ref> They also received a nominations for [[The Deadlys|Deadlys]] in 2001, 2002 and 2007. |
Their album ''Bininj Manborlh'' was nominated for the 2002 Best World Music Album [[ARIA Music Awards|Aria Award]].<ref>[http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history-by-artist.php?letter=N&artist=Nabarlek Aria Awards] Nabarlek awards history</ref> They also received a nominations for [[The Deadlys|Deadlys]] in 2001, 2002 and 2007. |
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* [http://www.myspace.com/nabarlek Nabarlek Myspace page] |
* [http://www.myspace.com/nabarlek Nabarlek Myspace page] |
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* [http://www.musicaustralia.org/apps/MA?function=searchResults&term1=Nabarlek%20Band%20(Musical%20group)&scope=scope¶meter1=phrase&location1=Anywhere Music Australia] |
* [http://www.musicaustralia.org/apps/MA?function=searchResults&term1=Nabarlek%20Band%20(Musical%20group)&scope=scope¶meter1=phrase&location1=Anywhere Music Australia] |
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* [http://www.womadelaide.com.au/archive/2001_site/nabarlek.html Womadelaide bio] |
* [http://www.womadelaide.com.au/archive/2001_site/nabarlek.html Womadelaide bio] {{Wayback|date=20080809145301|url=http://www.womadelaide.com.au/archive/2001_site/nabarlek.html|df=yes}} |
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* [http://www.jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewArtist.aspx?ArtistID=2920 Nabarlek @ J Play] |
* [http://www.jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewArtist.aspx?ArtistID=2920 Nabarlek @ J Play] |
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Revision as of 01:27, 7 April 2012
Nabarlek | |
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| Origin | Manmoyi, Australia |
| Genres | Indigenous Roots |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Skinnyfish |
| Members | Ross Guymala Terrah Guymula Stuart Guymala Rodney Naborlhborlh Leon Guymala Marshall Bangarr Benjamin Buranali Winston Naborlhborlh Berribob Watson Winston Guymala Lester Guymala Peter Mylaynga Garrad Naborlhborlh |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/nabarlek |
Nabarlek are an Indigenous Roots band from Manmoyi, a tiny community in Arnhem Land, 215 kilometres from the remote community of Gunbalanya (Oenpelli). The band formed in 1985 as a group of singers and dancers with a couple of busted guitars and flour tins for drums.[1] The members are Bininj (the indigenous people of western Arnhem Land) and they sing in language and in English, trying to reach across the cultures.[2] Their songs are traditional songs of the Kunwinjku people of western Arnhem Land with a rock/reggae arrangement.[3] They call themselves the garage band that never had a garage.[4]
They have performed with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra and Yothu Yindi supported Midnight Oil and played with Silverchair and Powderfinger on their Across the Great Divide national tour. They played at many music festivals, including several Darwin Festivals, the Adelaide Festival in 2000, and Womadelaide, the Port Fairy and Brunswick Music Festivals in 2001. They played for six weeks at the International World Expo in Hanover, Germany in 2000.[5]
Their album Bininj Manborlh was nominated for the 2002 Best World Music Album Aria Award.[6] They also received a nominations for Deadlys in 2001, 2002 and 2007. They are the subject of From outstation to out there. Nabarlek a music industry case study a DVD created by Gillian Harrison.[7]
Discography
Albums
- Munwurrk (1998)
- Bininj Manborlh (2001)
- Nabarlek Live (2003)
- Manmoyi Radio (2007)
DVD
- Nabarlek on tour (2005)
References
- ^ DIG Internet radio Nabarlek Band Live. 26 August 2004
- ^ ABC Darwin Nabarlek reach new heights
- ^ Australian Music Online Arnhem Land band Nabarlek head to Brisbane... Template:Wayback
- ^ Queensland Arts Council Nabarlek. The garage band that never had a garage!
- ^ The Music Council of Australia From Outstation to Out There. Nabarlek - a music industry case study Template:Wayback
- ^ Aria Awards Nabarlek awards history
- ^ NLA From outstation to out there. Nabarlek a music industry case study