Frank Yamma

Frank Yamma
Yamma performing in October 2013
Background information
BornNorthern Territory, Australia
GenresFolk, acoustic
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1996–present
LabelsWantok Musik

Frank Yamma is a singer and songwriter from Central Australia. He is a Pitjantjatjara man who speaks five languages and sings in both Pitjantjatjara and English.[1] Yamma is the son of Isaac Yamma, an early artist who pioneered singing Western style songs in traditional language. He is Regarded as one of Australia's most important indigenous songwriters.[2]

  1. ^ "Wantok Music". Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2008.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Tjukurpa was invoked but never defined (see the help page).