- Lead singer of popular Australian indigenous band, Yothu Yindi.
- Named his popular band Yothu Yindi, because it means 'Child and Mother' in his native tongue, Gumatj.
- Brother of Galarrwuy Yunupingu
- Uncle of Makuma Yunupingu
- Worked with Andrew Farriss, of INXS, to produce the latest Yothu Yindi album.
- Was the first Aboriginal to become a Pricipal of a school in Australia.
- Named as Australian of the year in 1992.
- He had six daughters with his wife, Gatjilayngu.
- With his band 'Yothu Yindi', is supporting Carlos Santana on his tour around Australia. (March 2003)
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