SOUNDS OF THE PILBARA II: Songs in Language by WAM

SOUNDS OF THE PILBARA II: Songs in Language captures 5 Indigenous languages, 54 Indigenous voices and 26 original tracks of unique songs and stories.

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Heralding a groundbreaking direction for WAM’s critically applauded Sounds Of series, we’re excited to announce the Sounds Of The Pilbara II: Songs in Language compilation CD is now ready to take listeners on a unique journey through some of WA’s ancient languages. Performed by Indigenous people from the Pilbara, this landmark recording project features a range of original songs (from country to contemporary) and sung stories (including heartfelt and inspiring tales and fables passed on down through generations).

With promoting the preservation of Aboriginal languages, culture and history of paramount importance to this project, Sounds Of The Pilbara II proudly showcases five Indigenous languages from WA’s Pilbara region, including Nyiyaparli, Nyangumarta, Nyamal, Ngarluma and Kurrama. Recorded over three weeks in a temporary studio in South Hedland, the compilation features 26 original tracks, and the involvement of 14 contributing vocalists and over 40 students from the Strelley community school (Warralong and Strelley campuses).

Alongside major partners Celebrate WA and Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation, WAM would like to thank BHP Billiton, Pilbara Development Commission, Wangka Maya, Pilbara Ports Authority and Horizon Power for their support in this project, plus acknowledge the in-kind support from Soundtown, Rio Tinto Dampier Salt and the Town of Port Hedland.

Contains tracks

• 01 Bruce Thomas - Kaninyja ngapa jawarra mana by WAM
• 02 Bruce Thomas - Marrjimarrji mana puyuliliny by WAM
• 03 Greg Gardiner - Karntimarta by WAM
• 04 Strelley Community School - Warralong And Strelley Campuses - Kuyikarti by WAM
• 05 Susie Yuline And Hilda Flann - Palkapi 'Nyiyaparli song' by WAM