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Sunrize Band
Origin Maningrida, Australia
Labels ABC Music
Members Ben Pascoe
Terry Pascoe
Wayne Kala Kala
Horace Wala Wala
Kenny Smith
Andre Pascoe
Chris Pascoe
Jacky Pascoe
Reece Kala-Kala

Sunrize Band is a rock band from the Northern Territory in Australia. They come from a faraway place called Maningrida, located in Arnhem Land. This band made history by being the very first group to sign with Triple-J's own record label.

In 2012, Sunrize Band received a very special honor. They were added to the Indigenous Music Hall of Fame at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2012. This means their music and impact are celebrated as very important to Indigenous Australian culture.

Their Music

Sunrize Band has released several albums and singles. Their songs often share stories and sounds from their home in Arnhem Land.

Albums

  • Check It Out! – Let's Dance (1990)
  • Sunset to rize! (1992)
  • Lunggurrma (1993) - Released by ABC Music

Singles

  • "Lembana Mani Mani" - Released by ABC Music
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