A contemporary slice of Yolngu-funk direct from East Arnhem Land.
The group's debut single 'Gatjumak' fuses funk, house & boogie with intangible indigenous tradition. A dirt-road-tested party-jam led by the blind, keytar-weilding elder Andrew Gurruwiwi and delivered in his mother tongue, Yolngu Matha.
The previously-unreleased remix comes courtesy of Brisbane producers Walrii and RU! and twists the Yolngu-funk number with a poly-rhythic, broken-beat shuffle whilst retaining the heart and energy of the original.
The 7" comes in a printed die-cut sleeve with insert.
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Buŋgul buŋgul buŋgul buŋgul djäma - Gatjumak Yolŋu Mala
(Dance dance dance dance dance - Go for it, Yolŋu people)
Yeah, Gatjumak!
(Yeah, Go for it!)
credits
from Gatjumak,
released June 16, 2023
Vocals || Andrew Minyapa Gurruwiwi and Dion Marimunuk Gurruwiwi
Keyboards || Alex Bukulaitjpi
Synths and Percussion || Andrew Minyapa Gurruwiwi
Lead Guitar and Bass || Patrick White
Rhythm Guitar || Andrew Grimes
Drums || Dimathaya Burarrwaŋa
Yiḏaki || Malaŋay Yunupiŋu
Written || Andrew Minyapa Gurruwiwi
Produced and Recorded || Andrew Grimes
Mixed and Mastered || Kris Keogh
This album is so wonderful, its full of so much joy and a love of home. I had difficulty picking a favourite song but Camp Dog reflected this part of childhood I dont think has been talked about a lot that exists between children and animals when the grown ups arent around. It brings back such specific memories and feelings for me, and ones I think are paired perfectly with the vocals and instrumentals. Zanthia Blue
"Automatic" couldn't be a better sequel if you tried - it delivers on what made "Phase" great, but also expands on that psych-funk-jazz fusion to give a couple new hints of flavour.
The title track has a great synth beat with those vocoded vocals, 'Downstream' is perfect for a poolside lounge, but 'Memory Palace' is hands down my favourite here - that 90s house-style piano man, it's so upbeat, righteous and makes for a perfect rhythm for the lads to jam over.
Flawless album, cover to cover. Xtra Happy