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Songs of Aboriginal Australia and Torres Strait

Various Artists
Songs of Aboriginal Australia and Torres Strait Despite making up only a small percentage of the country’s total population, the aboriginal tribes of Australia are incredibly diverse and speak over 200 distinct languages. This recording features songs by aboriginal tribes from Western Australia, North Queensland, and the Torres Strait. Didjeridu player Albert (no last name given in liner notes), who uses a five foot didjeridu made from a hollowed out telegraph pole, can be heard on a number of tracks. Many of the songs on the recording have been passed from tribe to tribe, which has made the lyrics difficult to translate. Nevertheless, the songs’ meaning is still understood within the framework of ceremonial music. The liner notes feature photographs, musical transcription, and lyrics in the native languages and in English (where translation is possible).

Track Listing

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Nyangumarda: Song with Didjeridu (1) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 01:12
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Nyangumarda: Song with Didjeridu (2) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 00:52
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Nyangumarda: Song with Didjeridu (3) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 01:04
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Nyangumarda: Song by Albert (1) Albert (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 00:53
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Nyangumarda: Song by Albert (2) Albert (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 01:06
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Nyangumarda: Song by Albert (3) Albert (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 00:59
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Nyangumarda: Song by Albert (4) Albert (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 01:00
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (5) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 00:55
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Nyamal (1) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 01:02
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Nyamal (2) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 00:57
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (6) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 01:31
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (7) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 00:58
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (8) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 01:44
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Nyangumarda: Song by Kupangu (1) Kupangu (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 01:42
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Nyangumarda: Song by Kupangu with Didjeridu (2) Kupangu and Albert (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 00:43
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Nyangumarda: Song by Kupangu with Didjeridu (3) Kupangu and Albert (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 00:41
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Nyangumarda: Song by Kupangu with Didjeridu (4) Kupangu and Albert (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 00:51
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Nyangumarda: Song by Kupangu with Didjeridu (5) Kupangu and Albert (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 00:41
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Nyangumarda: Song by Kupangu with Didjeridu (6) Kupangu and Albert (Nyangumarta), Roeburne, Western Australia 00:42
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (9) Group of Nyangumarta men, Roeburne, Western Australia 00:52
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (10) Group of Nyangumarta men, Minguel, Wallal Downs 00:46
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (11) Group of Nyangumarta men, Minguel, Wallal Downs 00:41
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (12) Group of Nyangumarta men, Minguel, Wallal Downs 00:45
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (13) Group of Nyangumarta men, Minguel, Wallal Downs 01:00
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (14) Group of Nyangumarta men, Minguel, Wallal Downs 00:41
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (15) Group of Nyangumarta men, Minguel, Wallal Downs 00:45
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Nyangumarda: Song by a Male Group (16) Group of Nyangumarta men, Minguel, Wallal Downs 00:49
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Yindjibarndi: Male Solo (1) Yindjibarndi man, Onslow, Western Australia 00:45
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Yindjibarndi: Male Solo (2) Yindjibarndi man, Onslow, Western Australia 00:28
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Yindjibarndi: Female Group (3) Group of Yindjibarndi women, Onslow, Western Australia 00:45
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Yindjibarndi: Female Group (4) Group of Yindjibarndi women, Onslow, Western Australia 00:36
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Yinggarda Albert and Rosie, Carnarvon, Western Australia 00:52
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Yinggarda Albert and Rosie, Carnarvon, Western Australia 00:51
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Kokopera (1) Christopher Jeffrey 00:57
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Kokopera (2) Christopher Jeffrey 00:40
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Umpila: Ti Ti (Christmas Headdress) Peter Creek and Furry Short 00:28
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Umpila: Bora (Initiation Song) Peter Creek and Furry Short 00:55
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Meriam: Way Keriba Ged John Bon 01:42
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Meriam: A 99 John Bon 02:19
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Meriam: Keyp Yok Adud Ged John Bon 02:05
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Meriam: Gelam John Bon 01:47