Isaac Yamma


Isaac Yamma, also spelt Yama, was a country singer from Central Australia. He is the father of Frank Yamma.

Early life

Isaac Yamma was a Pitjantjatjara man who was born by a waterhole near Docker River in 1940.

Career

Yamma started his musical career as a member of Areyonga Desert Tigers.
He later performed with his band the Pitjantjatjara Country Band, a band made up of his sons Hector, Frank, Peter, and Paul, and his cousin Russell Yamma. His song were mostly sung in Pitjantjatjara.
He was also a radio host on CAAMA Radio 8KIN FM.

Death

Yamma died in January 1990.

Discography

Albums

  • Isaac Yama and the Pitjantjatjara Country Band – CAAMA
  • Isaac Yama and the Pitjantjatjara Country Band No.2 – CAAMA

Compilations