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Soft Sands
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
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