Born: Established: 17 Sep 1956 Yirrkala, Gove Peninsula, East Arnhem Land, Arnhem Land, Top End, Northern Territory, ; Died: Ceased: 3 Jun 2013
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Mandawuy Yunupingu
Mandawuy Yunupingu
i(A112873 works by)
(a.k.a.
Gudjuk (Skin name); Maralitja (Yolngu name))
Born: Established: 17 Sep 1956 Yirrkala, Gove Peninsula, East Arnhem Land, Arnhem Land, Top End, Northern Territory, ; Died: Ceased: 3 Jun 2013
Born: Established: 17 Sep 1956 Yirrkala, Gove Peninsula, East Arnhem Land, Arnhem Land, Top End, Northern Territory, ; Died: Ceased: 3 Jun 2013
Gender:
Male
Heritage:
Aboriginal
;
Aboriginal Yolngu
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BiographyHistory
Most Referenced Works
Personal Awards
- 2014 recipient Order of Australia — Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) For eminent service to the performing arts as a musician and songwriter, to the advancement of education and social justice for Indigenous people, and as an advocate for cultural exchange and understanding.
- 2004 recipient Deadly Sounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards — Jimmy Little Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music
- 2004 recipient Deadly Sounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards
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