Soft Sands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Soft Sands
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| Origin | Galiwin'ku, Elcho Island, Australia |
| Genres | country and gospel |
| Years active | 1970- |
| Members | Biyarranydjarrwuy Garawirrtja Murrlanawuy Garawirrtja Djati Yunupiŋu Murrlanawuy Garawirrtja Djirrimbilpilwuy Garawirrtja Biyarranydjarrwuy Garawirrtja Djangirrawuy Garawirrtja Garadhawal Garrawurra Bakpirr Garawirrtja Neparrŋa Gumbula Biyarranydjarrwuy Garawirrtja Murrlanawuy Garawirrtja Datjarraŋa Garawirrtja Boli Garrawurra |
Soft Sands is a music group from a place called Galiwin'ku. This town is on Elcho Island in Arnhem Land, Australia. The band started in 1970. They play a mix of country and gospel music.
Soft Sands was one of the first bands from Arnhem Land to use modern musical instruments. They also used new music styles and technology. This helped shape popular music in the Top End region of Australia. The band members are Yolŋu people. They sing in both English and their traditional language, Yolŋu Matha.
In 2006, Soft Sands was honored. They were added to the Hall of Fame at the National Indigenous Music Awards. This is a big award for Indigenous musicians.
The band has released two albums, both named Soft Sands. They also worked with Neparrŋa Gumbula on his solo album Djiliwirri, which was not officially released.
Soft Sands Music Releases
- Soft Sands (1985) - Released by Imparja
- Soft Sands (2002) - Released by TEABBA
