Yilila are Australia’s hottest new act and have created a new wave of Australian music. Music based on ancient Aboriginal culture and delivered with a high energy East Coast blues and roots sound. They come from Numbulwar, one of Australia’s most remote Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land, NTAustralia. The traditional element to their music is exquisitely performed and mixed with World, Reggae and Pop styles.
Yilila’s first CD “Manilamanila” is a milestone in Australian and remote Aboriginal music. The music is based on songs, dances and stories unheard and unseen by national and international audiences. The CD was recorded at Melbourne’s prestigious SingSing Recording Studios and mixed & master by Robin Mia (known for his work on “Sunrise Over Sea” John Butler Trio and also CDs by Joe Camilleri and Bomba) at Woodstock Studios, Melbourne. Yilila stand alone as an exceptional group of musicians and dancers.
Their live performances are filled with energy, culture, instrumental and vocal skill. The lead singer/songwriter, Grant Nundhirribala, has had professional experience dancing and singing with the Bangarra Dance Company, Yothu Yindi, Zakir Hussein, Sultan Khan, David Bridie and members of Yilila performed at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games. Grant’s mixture of traditional and contemporary singing stands up against other vocal legends of the world music scene. Yilila mix powerful traditional songs sung in Nunggubuyu, Anindilyakwa and Maccassan language, with English and modern band styles.
Visit their website www.yilila.com.au
