Yirrmal

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Yirrmal
Birth nameYirrmal Marika
Born1993
Yirrkala, Northern Territory, Australia
OriginNorthern Territory, Australia
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active2013–present
Associated acts

Yirrmal Marika (born 1993), known mononymously Yirrmal, is an Indigenous Australian vocalist. A Yolngu man, his music features traditional sounds and elements of Yolŋu music.[1]

Early life[]

Yirrmal Marika was born in 1993 in Yirrkala in the Rirratjingu clan and began learning music at age 11.[2]

Personal life[]

Yirrmal's father Witiyana Marika was a singer and dancer in Yothu Yindi and is related to Dr Gurrumul Yunupingu on his mother's side.[1][2] Yirrmal cites his grandfather and former lead singer of Yothu Yindi, Dr Yunupingu as his biggest influence saying "He was my inspiration since I was a kid. He did great things for all Australians. There are a lot of other Indigenous people that I look up to also – people such as Archie Roach, Gurrumul, Saltwater Band, Dan Sultan, Jessica Mauboy and Rrawun Maymuru. I see what they have done for their people."[2]

Yirrmal moved to Geelong, Victoria in 2011.[3]

Career[]

In 2013, Yirrmal released his debut single "Deep Blue Sea". He performed the song at numerous events including Australasian Worldwide Music Expo as a solo artist and as Yirrmal & The Yolngu Boys.[2]

In November 2016, Yirrmal released his debut EP Youngblood, telling the ABC Radio "We're living in two worlds, learning in two worlds, carrying a message, a sharing of culture".[4] Melissa Davis from Forte Magazine gave the EP 5 out of 5 saying "His rich voice combined with his lyrics tells the stories of dreams, the issues in society and his culture – a unique insight."[3] ABC Radio called it "deeply affecting and joyously celebrating his upbringing and place in the world."[5]

In 2017, Yirrmal featured on Baker Boy's "Marryuna". The song ranked at number 17 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2017.[6] At the Music Victoria Awards of 2018 "Marryuna" won Best Song.[7] and at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2018, the video won Film Clip of the Year.[8]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

List of EP, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Youngblood

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

List of singles, with year released
Title Year Album
"Deep Blue Sea"[9] 2013 non album single
"For Everyone"
(with Jordie Lane)[10] 		2019 TBA

As featured artist[]

List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Marryuna"
(Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal) 		2017 Non-album single
"Keep On Rolling"
(Neil Murray featuring Emma Donovan & Yirrmal)[11] 		2021
"Ride"
(Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal)[12] 		Gela

Guest appearances[]

List of guest appearances, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Blackfella/Whitefella" 2017 Deadly Hearts (Volume One)
"Treaty"
(Midnight Oil featuring Yirrmal) 		2018 Armistice Day

Awards and nominations[]

AIR Awards[]

The Australian Independent Record Awards (known informally as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 "Marryuna" (with Baker Boy) Best Independent Single or EP Nominated [13][14]

APRA Awards[]

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 "Marryuna" (with Baker Boy) Urban Work of the Year Nominated [15]

National Indigenous Music Awards[]

The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) recognise excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contribution to the Northern Territory music industry.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 Yirrmal New Talent of the Year Nominated [16][17]
"The Bridge" Song of the Year Nominated
2019 "For Everyone" Film Clip of the Year Nominated [18]
Song of the Year Nominated
2021 "Ride" (Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal) Film Clip of the Year Pending [19]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Oderberg, Isabelle. "Yirrmal on Beat". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Yirrkala Music Man". Deadly Vibe. November 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Davis, Melissa (2016). "Yirrmal: Young Blood". Forte Magazine. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Yirrmal spans two cultures in song and voice". ABC. 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Yirrmal: Youngblood". ABC. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Baker Boy has two songs crack Triple J Hottest 100 countdown". NT News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria Awards. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  8. ^ "2018 National Indigenous Music Award Winners". National Indigenous Music Awards. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  9. ^ "Yirrmal Marika". Forte Magazine. 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  10. ^ "For Everyone – Single by Yirrmal & Jordie Lane on Apple Music". Apple Music. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  11. ^ "Keep On Rolling – Single by Neil Murray on Apple Music". Apple Music. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  12. ^ Rose, Anna (24 March 2021). "Baker Boy collaborates with Yirrmal on fresh new single, "Ride'". NME Australia. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  13. ^ Jenke, Tyler (17 April 2018). "2018 AIR Awards Nominees". The Industry Observer. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  14. ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  15. ^ "2019 APRA Awards nominees announced". noise11. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  16. ^ "2017 National Indigenous Music Awards finalists". theindustryobserver. July 2017. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  17. ^ "2017 Winners". National Indigenous Music Awards. NIMA. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  18. ^ "National Indigenous Music Awards Unveils 2019 Nominations". nima. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  19. ^ Cashmere, Paul (8 July 2021). "NIMA Nominees Revealed". noise11. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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