Andrew Gurruwiwi
Andrew Gurruwiwi is a Yolngu musician and radio broadcaster from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. He is a Galpu man and the band leader of the Andrew Gurruwiwi Band.
Life
Andrew Gurruwiwi's father is Djalu GurruwiwiFollowing an accident in 1998, Gurruwiwi lost his eyesight.
Andrew featured on recordings with his father Djalu.
Career
Andrew and brother Larry led the Bärra West Wind band, with Jason Guwanbal Gurruwiwi, Vernon Marritŋu Gurruwiwi, Dion Marimunuk Gurruwiwi, and Adrian Guyundu Gurruwiwi also listed as members of the band in 2010. The band released three studio albums between 2010 and 2020.In 2020, Gurruwiwi formed Andrew Gurruwiwi Band and released their debut single "Gatjumak" in March 2022.
In June 2021, they played at the Yarrapay Festival, at Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre in Yirrkala, along with Yothu Yindi, East Journey, and Yirrmal.
Their debut album Sing Your Own Song was released in July 2024.
Awards and nominations
National Indigenous Music Awards
The National Indigenous Music Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia. They commenced in 2004.!