Yugul (band) facts for kids
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Yugul
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Origin | Ngukurr, Australia |
Genres | Blues |
Years active | 1969–1975, 2001- |
Labels | Skinnyfish Music |
Yugul is a special blues band from Ngukurr, a small community in southeast Arnhem Land, Australia. They are known as the first Aboriginal blues band in the Northern Territory. They released their first album in 2003.
About Yugul
Yugul is a unique band that plays blues music. Blues music is a style of music that started in the United States. It often tells stories about life and feelings.
Where They Come From
The band comes from Ngukurr. This is a small community located in a region called Arnhem Land. Arnhem Land is in the northern part of Australia. It is a very important area for Aboriginal culture.
Their Musical Journey
Yugul first played music together from 1969 to 1975. After a break, they started playing again in 2001. This shows their passion for music and their culture.
First Album
In 2003, Yugul released their first album. It was called Blues Across the River. They got help from Charles Darwin University to make this album. This was a big step for the band.
Discography
This section lists the music albums Yugul has released.
Albums
- Blues Across the River (2003) - Released by Skinnyfish Music