East Journey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Journey
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| Origin | Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia |
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| Years active | 2010–? |
| Labels | East Journey/MGM |
| Associated acts | Yothu Yindi, Gurrumul Yunupingu |
| Members | Rrawun Murmuru PJ White Malngay Yunupingu Ngalkanbuy Mununggurr Arian Pearson Ses "Fury" Frank Banul Garawirrtja Manharrngu Marawili Gathapura Mununggurr |
East Journey is a cool band from North East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, Australia. They play a mix of rock and reggae music. What makes them special is how they combine modern sounds with traditional Indigenous music. They sing in both English and Yolŋu, which is the language of their people.
About East Journey
East Journey started making music in 2010. Their first album, called Guwak, came out in 2012. Their songs have been played on big radio stations like Triple J and Radio Australia.
The band has also won and been nominated for several awards at the National Indigenous Music Awards. These awards celebrate the best Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians in Australia.
In 2015, East Journey worked with another famous band, Yothu Yindi. They created a project together called Genesis. This included an EP (which is like a mini-album) and a performance at the National Indigenous Music Awards that year.
More recently, in June 2021, East Journey played at the Yarrapay Festival. This festival took place at the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre in Yirrkala. Other great bands like Yothu Yindi and Yirrmal also performed there.
Their Music (Discography)
East Journey has released several albums and singles. Here are some of their main releases:
Albums
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| Guwak |
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| The Genesis Project (featuring Yothu Yindi) |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2012 | "Ngarrpiya" | Guwak |
| 2014 | "Bright Lights, Big City" | The Genesis Project |
| "Song of Arnham Land" | ||
| 2015 | "Emu" | |
| "Ngarrpiya (Octopus)" (featuring Yothu Yindi) | ||
| "Mokuy & Bonba" (with Djalu Gurruwiwi) | non album single |
Awards and Recognition
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) are very important. They celebrate the amazing talent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians across Australia. The awards started in 2004. East Journey has been recognized many times at the NIMAs.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2012 | themselves | G.R. Bururrawanga Memorial Award | Won |
| "Ngarrpiya" | Film Clip of the Year | Won | |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Cover Art of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | themselves | Best New Talent | Nominated |
| 2015 | The Genesis Project | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| "Song of Arnhem Land" | Film Clip of the Year | Nominated | |
| Cover Art of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Traditional Song of the Year | "Mokuy & Bonba" (with Djalu Gurruwiwi) | Won |
