Amunda facts for kids

Amunda is a cool rock band that started way back in 1985. They are from Alice Springs, Australia. Their name, Amunda, comes from the Arrernte word 'Mbantua'. This word means 'meeting place'. It's linked to a special spring near Heavitree Gap in the MacDonnell Ranges at Alice Springs.

The band has played at many big music events. In 1992, they performed at the Adelaide Fringe Festival. They also played at the Port Fairy Folk Festival in 1995. In 1996, Amunda was part of the huge Big Day Out festival in Adelaide and Sydney. They have also opened for other famous bands. These include Cruel Sea, Weddings Parties Anything, and Ed Kuepper.

Meet the Band: Amunda's Members

• Paul Ah Chee – vocals and guitar
• Rachel Perkins – vocals
• Stanley Satour – vocals and bass guitar
• Gerry Laughton – vocals and lead guitar
• Nick Guggisberg – vocals and drums
• Daniel Plain – drums and vocals
• Bill Davis – keyboards
• Kusha Homer – backing vocals
• Rhonda Ross – backing vocals

Amunda's Music: Albums and Songs

Studio Albums: Their Own Music

• Better Late Than Never (1989) – Amunda
• Civilised World (1992) – CAAMA/Larrikin
• Pedlar Ave (1995) EP – Stunt

Compilation Albums: Songs on Other Collections

• Beat the Grog (1988) – CAAMA ("Wonder What". This album also has "Ain't No Use In That" by Paul Ah Chee and "Who's Goin' Wipe Their Tears" by Daniel Plain)
• AIDS: How Could I Know (1989) – CAAMA ("How Could I Know")
• Sing Loud, Play Strong (1990) – CAAMA ("1788")
• From the Bush (1990) – CAAMA ("Alice Don't Grow So Fast")
• From the Bush II (1992) – CAAMA ("Heart Beat")
• Our Home, Our Land (1995) – CAAMA ("Climbing The Mountain")
• 25th Anniversary Compilation (2006) – CAAMA ("Climbing The Mountain")