Andrew Gurruwiwi
Andrew Gurruwiwi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew Minyapa Gurruwiwi c. 1970 Northern Territory, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Relatives | Djalu Gurruwiwi (father) |
Andrew Gurruwiwi is a Yolngu musician and radio broadcaster from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. He is a Galpu man and the band leader of the Andrew Gurruwiwi Band.[1]
Life
Andrew Gurruwiwi's father is Djalu Gurruwiwi[2]
Following an accident in 1998, Gurruwiwi lost his eyesight.[1]
Andrew featured on recordings with his father Djalu.[2]
Career
Andrew and brother Larry led the Bärra West Wind band, with Jason Guwanbal Gurruwiwi, Vernon Marritŋu Gurruwiwi, Dion Marimunuk Gurruwiwi, and Adrian Guyundu Gurruwiwi also listed as members of the band in 2010.[2] The band released three studio albums between 2010 and 2020.[3]
In 2020, Gurruwiwi formed Andrew Gurruwiwi Band and released their debut single "Gatjumak" ("Go for It" in Yolngu Matha) in March 2022.[4]
In June 2021, they played at the Yarrapay Festival, at Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre in Yirrkala, along with Yothu Yindi, East Journey, and Yirrmal.[5]
Their debut album Sing Your Own Song was released in July 2024.[6]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Sing Your Own Song (as Andrew Gurruwiwi Band) |
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Awards and nominations
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 | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Andrew Gurruwiwi Band | Best New Talent of the Year | Nominated | [7] |
| "Yaa Djamarrkuli" | Film Clip of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2025 | Andrew Gurruwiwi Band | Best New Talent of the Year | Won | [8][9] |
| Sing Your Own Song | Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Wata Mäwi" | Film Clip of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Once Upon a Time" | Song of the Year | Won |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Andrew Gurruwiwi Band overcomes hurdles to tour Australia and have a crack at mainstream". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 September 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Barra West Wind". triple j Unearthed. 1 January 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Bärra West Wind – Djoŋgirriny". Hollow Log Didgeridoos. 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "gatjumak". AM RAP. March 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation. "Annual Report 2021–2021" (PDF). p. 15. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Distills Its Own World Fusion". World Music Central. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Mary Varvaris (19 July 2024). "The Kid LAROI & Barkaa Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Nominations". The Music. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "3%, BARKAA and Emily Wurramara lead the 2025 NIMAs nominations". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "National Indigenous Music Awards 2025 Winners". Scenstr. 9 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.