Stanley Gawurra Gaykamangu, known mononymously as Gawurra, is an Australian singer-songwriter hailing from Milingimbi, North East Arnhem. He sings in the Gupapuyngu language.
His debut album Ratja Yaliyali (which means "vine of love") is a collection of songs inspired by the traditional songlines of his hometown. The album was recorded at CAAMA Music in Alice Springs, Australia.
At the 2016 National Indigenous Music Awards, Ratja Yaliyali received awards for Album of the Year and New Talent of the Year. The album also received awards for Cover Art and Film Clip.[1][2] It was nominated for Best World Music Album at the 2016 ARIA Awards.[3]
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- ^ "Flume leads ARIA nominations and he's won three Artisan Awards already | Music News | triple j". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 4 June 2017.