Yabu Band facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yabu Band
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Yabu Band perform at The Deadly Awards, 2009
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia |
| Genres | Desert rock/Reggae, Aboriginal rock, roots |
| Labels | 1998-present |
| Associated acts | Tim & Jean |
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Yabu Band is an exciting Indigenous Australian rock and roots band. They started in 1998 in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The word yabu comes from the Wongutha language. It means 'rock' or 'gold'.
The main members are brothers Delson Stokes (who sings) and Boyd Stokes (who plays guitar and sings). Jade Masters plays the drums. Lionel Sarmardin also played drums in 2017. When they play live, other musicians often join them. These include Roy Martinez (bass), Elizabeth Gogos (vocals), and Tony Shaw (didgeridoo). Tim Ayre sometimes plays keyboards.
Yabu Band has won many awards. In 2009, they won a Deadly award. This was for Most Promising New Talent in Music. Delson Stokes Jr was named NAIDOC Male Youth of the Year in 1999. Boyd Stokes won Guitarist of the Year in 2009. Jade Masters won Drummer of the Year at the TOO SOLID Music Awards. Yabu Band has also won four WAMi (West Australia Music Industry) awards.
In May 2012, Yabu Band toured Australia. They promoted their song, "Petrol, Paint and Glue." This song helps people learn about serious issues in Indigenous communities. It talks about the dangers of sniffing harmful substances. Delson wrote the song after a family member passed away from this problem. The song was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2012 Deadlys.
Yabu Band released their first EP (Extended Play) in March 2021.
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Music by Yabu Band
Yabu Band has released several albums, EPs, and singles. Their music often shares important messages.
Albums
- Looking to the Future (Released: 2000)
- Gundulla - We Dance (Released: May 2009)
Extended Plays
- A Cry in the Wind (Released: 26 March 2021)
Singles
- "Looking to the Future" (2001)
- "He Right - He Not Wrong" (2006)
- "Noongar Music" (2008)
- "Beautiful Girl" (2009)
- "I Am Australian" (Wongutha Version) (2010)
- "Petrol, Paint & Glue" (2012)
- "A Cry in the Wind" (2020)
- "Peacemaker" (2021)
Awards and Achievements
Yabu Band has been recognized for their amazing music and important messages.
Deadly Awards
The Deadly Awards celebrated the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They honored music, sports, and community work.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| Deadly Awards 2009 | Yabu Band | Most Promising New Talent | Won |
WAM Song of the Year
The WAM Song of the Year awards celebrate music from Western Australia. They recognize great songs each year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| 2008 | "Gundulla - We Dance" | Indigenous Song of the Year | Won |
| 2012 | "Petrol Paint & Glue" | Mentally Healthy of the Year | Won |
West Australian Music Industry Awards
The West Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs) are big awards for local music in Western Australia. Yabu Band has won four of these!
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| 2009 | Yabu Band | Indigenous Act of the Year | Won |
| 2010 | Yabu Band | Indigenous Act of the Year | Won |
| 2011 | Yabu Band | Indigenous Act of the Year | Won |
| 2012 | Yabu Band | Indigenous Act of the Year | Won |
