Isaac Yamma facts for kids
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Isaac Yamma
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Isaac Yama outside Ininti Store, Uluru, NT, Australia. 1983
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| Born | 1940 Kaltukatjara, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Died | January 1990 |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | vocals, acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1960–1989 |
| Labels | CAAMA Records |
| Associated acts | Frank Yamma Pitjantjatjara Country Band |
Isaac Yamma (1940 – January 1990) was a talented country singer from central Australia. He was one of the first musicians in Australia to become well known for singing Western-style songs in an Indigenous language. Isaac was a Pitjantjatjara man. He was born near a waterhole close to Docker River.
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Isaac Yamma's Musical Journey
Isaac Yamma started his music career in a band called the Areyonga Desert Tigers. Later, he formed his own band, the Pitjantjatjara Country Band. This band included his sons Hector, Frank, Peter, and Paul. His cousin Russell Yamma was also a member. Most of Isaac's songs were sung in the Pitjantjatjara language.
Isaac Yamma's Albums and Songs
Isaac Yamma released several albums and appeared on many compilation albums. These recordings helped share his unique music with more people.
Albums
- Isaac Yama and the Pitjantjatjara Country Band (1987) - CAAMA
- Isaac Yama and the Pitjantjatjara Country Band No.2 (1987) - CAAMA
Compilation Albums
- Papal Concert, Alice Springs (1982) - CAAMA
- Desert Songs 1 (1982) - CAAMA
- Desert Songs 2 (1983) - CAAMA
- From the Bush (1990) - CAAMA
- AIDS: How Could I Know (1989) - CAAMA
- 25th Anniversary Compilation 2 (2006) - CAAMA
Images for kids
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Isaac Yama outside Ininti Store, Uluru, NT, Australia. 1983
