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Piniingu Piniingu i(A19653 works by) (a.k.a. Donald Norman-Piniingu)
Born: Established: 1910 Nullagine, Pilbara area, North Western Australia, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Afghan
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BiographyHistory

Piniingu was a very prolific songwriter and singer, being able to remember over 300 songs. (Many have been made to the same tune). Piniingu was involved in the struggle for better wages for aboriginies, including the revolutionary movement of 1949.

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