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Lajamanu Teenage Band
Origin Lajamanu, Australia
Genres Rock
Labels CAAMA
Members Alfred Rose - Vocals, Guitar
Kenneth Martin - Vocals, Guitar
Terry Banjo - Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Manuel Herbet - Drums
Asmen Pelasco - Keyboards
Cedric King - Bass Guitar, Keyboard
Mervyn Donald - Drums
Darren Penn - Bass

The Lajamanu Teenage Band is a rock band from Lajamanu. This town is in Australia's Northern Territory. It is about 600 kilometers north of Yuendumu.

The band members are from the Warlpiri people. They sing their songs in both the Warlpiri language and English. This band is very popular in Aboriginal communities across Australia. Their album Vision was nominated for a big music award called an ARIA Award.

About the Band

The Lajamanu Teenage Band creates rock music. Their songs often share stories and messages from their Warlpiri culture. They have released several albums through CAAMA Music. CAAMA stands for the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association. This group helps share Aboriginal music and stories.

The band's current members include:

  • Alfred Rose (Vocals, Guitar)
  • Kenneth Martin (Vocals, Guitar)
  • Terry Banjo (Electric & Acoustic Guitar)
  • Manuel Herbet (Drums)
  • Asmen Pelasco (Keyboards)
  • Cedric King (Bass Guitar, Keyboard)
  • Mervyn Donald (Drums)
  • Darren Penn (Bass)

Music and Albums

The Lajamanu Teenage Band has released several albums. These albums share their unique sound and stories. Some of their albums include:

  • Echo Voices (released in 1995)
  • Vision (released in 1998)
  • Dreamtime Hero (released in 2004)
  • Prisoner (released in 2006)
  • Live in Katherine (released in 2012)

Their album Vision was a big success. It was recognized with an important nomination.

Awards and Recognition

The Lajamanu Teenage Band has received special awards. These awards celebrate their music and contribution to Australian culture.

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are Australia's biggest music awards. They celebrate the best music made in Australia each year. These awards started in 1987.

The Lajamanu Teenage Band was nominated for an ARIA Award:

Year Nominated Work Award Category Result
1999 Vision Best World Music Album Nominated

National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) celebrate Indigenous Australian music. They recognize amazing talent and hard work in the music industry. These awards began in 2004.

The Lajamanu Teenage Band was honored with a special award:

Year Recipient Award Category Result
2012 Lajamanu Teenage Band Hall of Fame inducted

Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is a huge honor. It means the band's music and influence are very important.

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