Galarrwuy Yunupingu(1948-2023)

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Bayini (2009)

Galarrwuy is an elder of the Gumatj clan, located in Yirrkala, Northern Territory, where Galarrwuy is a leader and inspiration to many people there. He is head chairman of the Northern Land Council and has been involved in many Government committees. Galarrwuy is also an active member of the community, and has been involved with his brothers successful band 'Yothu Yindi'. In 1978 he was honoured by being declared the Australian of the year for his services to the Aboriginal community. His brother Mandawuy Yunupingu, is also a former Australian of the year.

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Yolngu Boy

6.3

Makeup Department

2001

Bayini

Short

Narrator

2009

Oh My God

6.1

Self

2009

Credits

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Actor

Bayini
Short
- Narrator
- 2009

Makeup Department

Yolngu Boy
6.3
- ceremonial makeup artist
- 2001

Producer

Yolngu Boy
6.3
- associate producer
- 2001

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Personal details

Born
- June 30, 1948
- Melville Bay, Northern Territory, Australia
Died
- April 3, 2023
- Northern Territory, Australia(long illness)
Children
- Binmila
Parents
- Mungurrawuy Yunupingu,
Relatives
Other works
Released a music single "Gurindji blues" On RCA in July, 1971. It was released to raise money for the Gurindji tribe in their fight over land rights. Galarrwuy used the song as a medium to plead his concern for the issue, with didgeridoo.

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Trivia
Named as the Australian of the year in 1978, sixteen years before his younger brother, Mandawuy, took the same honour.

Quotes
[on nuclear waste] A dump on Gumatj Land could mean sealed roads, infrastructure and long-term benefits to Aboriginal people as well an oncology unit for Darwin's Hospital.