Waralungku by Arrkula Yinbayarra
Waralungku is an album of 10 songs in Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Gudanji and Marra and written by women dedicated to reclaiming their languages for future generations, preserving and promoting cultural heritage.
It is a heartfelt honouring of community, family, Country, the old ways and the way of life in Borroloola today by Dinah Norman, Isa McDinny, Nancy McDinny, Mavis Timothy, Annie Taylor, Marlene Karkadoo, Maria Pyro, Rachel McDinny, Selma Hoosan, Deandra McDinny and Dr Shellie Morris AO.
Tracklist
| 1. | All Together We Sing | 3:30 |
| 2. | A-Kurija | 3:35 |
| 3. | We Are Garrwa | 3:43 |
| 4. | Journey | 3:46 |
| 5. | Barkly Tablelands | 3:51 |
| 6. | Light Of The Fire | 2:56 |
| 7. | Keeping Our Culture Strong | 3:12 |
| 8. | Makassan | 3:05 |
| 9. | Harmony | 3:26 |
| 10. | Get Up Stand Up | 3:02 |
Credits
Singers + Songwriters: Dinah Norman, Isa McDinny, Nancy McDinny, Mavis Timothy, Dr Shellie Morris AO, Annie Taylor, Marlene Karkadoo, Maria Pyro, Rachel McDinny, Selma Hoosan, Deandra McDinny
Marlene Karkadoo (Vision)
Dr Shellie Morris AO (Executive Producer & Lead Songwriter)
James Mangohig (Engineer, co-producer, bass, guitar, programming & arranging)
Tony Espie (album mix)
Caiti Baker (additional vox, engineering &editing)
Matthew Cunliffe (mastering engineering)
Manolis Kamitsis, Barnabas Timothy, Jonasz Dabrowski, Shellie Morris (guitars)
Rowan Dally (additional drums & percussion)
Matthew WF Wells (photography)
Paz Tazzone (photography)
Listen to the Graphics (graphic design)
Thank yous
Many thanks to the commitment of all Arrkula Yinbayarra members, their families and the community of Borroloola for believing in and dedicating themselves to this project. We are grateful for the generous use of the Rrumburriya Hall during the rehearsal and recording of this project and ArtBack for its support in project management and grant applications. Thank you to Emily Murphy-O’Neill from Em Events for commitment in assisting in gathering information, proofing, management and unwavering support.
Our respect and appreciation to Dr John Bradley who has supported the community for more than 40 years and holds in safekeeping so much of our Yanyuwa language.
Special thanks Barnabas Timothy who has supported us throughout this project, lending his voice and musical skills.
The integrity of this album would not have been possible without the linguistic knowledge of translators Peggy and Daphne Mawson and Angelina Joshua.
This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts through the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program.
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Arrkula Yinbayarra: A cultural odyssey preserving Indigenous languages. This community-driven album celebrates culture through 10 beautifully crafted songs in the critically endangered languages of Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Gudanji, and Marra. Join us on this musical journey, where heartfelt lyrics echo the resilience of the Gulf of Carpentaria community and celebrate these powerful women's voices.