Internationally acclaimed Indigenous singer/songwriter Gurrumul today received the news that his latest album "Rrakala" has achieved platinum sales.
Gurrumul has had a busy time bringing his platinum album "Rrakala" to the world. He performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert with the likes of Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney in front of Buckingham Palace and was watched by over 100 million people across the globe, is just the latest in a long line of honours.
"Bayini" is a breakthrough track, reworked from the album "Rrakala" with vocal contributions from Sarah Blasko. It has had high rotation on triple j and ABC radio nationally and as such is breaking new territory and formats for Gurrumul. "Bayini" sees Gurrumul continue his exploration of Australia's land and ancestory, a story that he tells in the emotive and fragile tenor that's made him famous across the world. Blasko counterpoints with her own haunting contribution, completing the journey of a song that has meant so much to Gurrumul fans the world over.
Listen to "Bayini" below.
