Gawurra in Cambodia

As part of his Southeast Asian tour of Taiwan, Cambodia and Thailand, Gawurra will engage audiences in Phnom Penh with performances from 24 – 26 September.  This special Indigenous Speaker Series event, in collaboration with Australia now ASEAN 2019 and First Languages Australia, will give the ASEAN region the opportunity to experience the beauty of Gawurra’s unique voice first-hand.

Gawurra Gaykamangu (known as Gawurra) is an Australian singer-songwriter hailing from Milingimbi Island, North East Arnhem Land. A Yolngu man, he sings in Gupapuyngu language.

Gawurra is a rising star in the Australian music industry, winning NT Song of the Year (Pop) in 2016, four NIMA Awards, an ARIA nomination and 4.5-star review in Rolling Stone magazine. He has established himself as a ‘must see’ act, captivating audiences at major music festivals and venues throughout the country, including Womadelaide and the ABC’s Live at the Wireless program. 

Yolngu people feel the spirit in Gawurra’s music in their hearts. The emotion in Gawurra’s voice helps to build and refresh the spirit.

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