East Journey
East Journey | |
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| Origin | Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia |
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| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | East Journey/MGM |
| Members | Rrawun Murmuru PJ White Malngay Yunupingu Ngalkanbuy Mununggurr Arian Pearson Ses "Fury" Frank Banul Garawirrtja Manharrngu Marawili Gathapura Mununggurr |
East Journey are a rock/reggae band[1] from North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.[2] Formed in 2010[3] they combine modern and traditional music and sing in both English and Yolŋu.[4] Their debut album Guwak was released on 30 March 2012[5] and they have had airplay on Triple J and Radio Australia.[3]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details |
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| Guwak |
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| The Genesis Project |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2012 | "Ngarrpiya" | Guwak |
| 2014 | "Bright Lights, Big City" [8] | The Genesis Project |
| "Song of Arnham Land" [9] | ||
| 2015 | "Emu" [10] | |
| "Ngarrpiya (Octopus)" [11] (featuring Yothu Yindi) | ||
| "Mokuy & Bonba" (with Djalu Gurruwiwi) | non album single |
National Indigenous Music Awards
The National Indigenous Music Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia. They commenced in 2004.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | themselves | G.R. Bururrawanga Memorial Award | Won |
| "Ngarrpiya" | Film Clip of the Year | Won | |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Cover Art of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | themselves | Best New Talent | Nominated |
| 2015 | The Genesis Project | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| "Song of Arnhem Land" | Film Clip of the Year | Nominated | |
| Cover Art of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Traditional Song of the Year | "Mokuy & Bonba" (with Djalu Gurruwiwi) | Won |
References
- ^ "East Journey plays at the Old Manly Boatshed", Manly Daily, 26 November 2010
- ^ "Two cultures mesh for one bold sound", Sunday Territorian, 28 November 2010
- ^ a b "Journeymen", Deadly Vibe, September 2012
- ^ Hillier, Tony (21 July 2012), "Music reviews", The Australian
- ^ Edwards, Caine (1 April 2012), "Two cultures mesh for one bold sound", Sunday Territorian
- ^ Elder, Bruce (11 August 2012), "Indigenous", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ "The Genesis Project (DD)". Apple Music. February 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2020.}}
- ^ "Bright Lights, Big City - single". Apple Music. June 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Song of Arnham Land - single". Apple Music. November 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Emu - single". Apple Music. February 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Ngarrpiya (Octopus) - single". Apple Music. May 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2020.