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PIONEERING Australian musician Yunupingu has died, aged 56.
Yunupingu, frontman of indigenous rock band Yothu Yindi, passed away at home in Yirrkala, Eastern Arnhem Land.
He had battled kidney disease for the last five years, a major health problem for the Aboriginal community.
Last month, in his last public statement Yunupingu said of the upcoming tribute to Yothu Yindi at the awards "My heart is full of joy. I am so happy to see that in my lifetime indigenous music has come such a long way. And to have these talented artists come together to honour the groundbreaking work of Yothu Yindi makes me proud beyond words. Yo Manymak. "
The event is now expected to focus on paying respect to Yunupingu's life.
Musicians to pay respect included country singer Troy Cassar-Daley who wrote "Sad news with the passing of Yothu Yindi's ... Yunupingu, a true bridge builder rip Brother. "
Clare Bowditch wrote "Thank you ... Yunupingu. Your heart remained huge. You did so good. Vale. "
John Butler said he was a true cultural ambassador for his people.
"What a massive legacy Yunupingu has left behind. And what a trail he blazed. I heard Treaty on the radio last week. Almost twenty years on and that song still gives me chills . What a powerful gesture; Musically, culturally, politically," John Butler said.
Love to all the friends and family mourning this great Australian culture and music ambassador."
ARIA CEO Dan Rosen paid tribute to Yunupingu's musical and social legacy.
"ARIA was honoured to be able to induct Yothu Yindi into its Hall of Fame last year in a moment that will live long in the hearts of Australian music fans, as the great Yunupingu was flanked by fellow members of Yothu Yindi as well as good friends the Hon. Peter Garrett and Paul Kelly. Yunupingu was a ground-breaking artist, musician, teacher and community leader and we are deeply saddened to have lost such an important figure in our nation's history. "
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Yunupingu, frontman of indigenous rock band Yothu Yindi, passed away at home in Yirrkala, Eastern Arnhem Land.
He had battled kidney disease for the last five years, a major health problem for the Aboriginal community.
Last month, in his last public statement Yunupingu said of the upcoming tribute to Yothu Yindi at the awards "My heart is full of joy. I am so happy to see that in my lifetime indigenous music has come such a long way. And to have these talented artists come together to honour the groundbreaking work of Yothu Yindi makes me proud beyond words. Yo Manymak. "
The event is now expected to focus on paying respect to Yunupingu's life.
Musicians to pay respect included country singer Troy Cassar-Daley who wrote "Sad news with the passing of Yothu Yindi's ... Yunupingu, a true bridge builder rip Brother. "
Clare Bowditch wrote "Thank you ... Yunupingu. Your heart remained huge. You did so good. Vale. "
John Butler said he was a true cultural ambassador for his people.
"What a massive legacy Yunupingu has left behind. And what a trail he blazed. I heard Treaty on the radio last week. Almost twenty years on and that song still gives me chills . What a powerful gesture; Musically, culturally, politically," John Butler said.
Love to all the friends and family mourning this great Australian culture and music ambassador."
ARIA CEO Dan Rosen paid tribute to Yunupingu's musical and social legacy.
"ARIA was honoured to be able to induct Yothu Yindi into its Hall of Fame last year in a moment that will live long in the hearts of Australian music fans, as the great Yunupingu was flanked by fellow members of Yothu Yindi as well as good friends the Hon. Peter Garrett and Paul Kelly. Yunupingu was a ground-breaking artist, musician, teacher and community leader and we are deeply saddened to have lost such an important figure in our nation's history. "
More info here
Link is broken so has been taken down
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