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Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use Australian English Шаблон:Infobox musical artist 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]

Career

In 1999, Frank Yamma & Piranpa released Playing with Fire. At the Deadly Awards 1999 it won album of the year.[3][4]

At the APRA Music Awards of 2005 Yamma won Best Original Song Composed for a Feature Film, Telemovie, TV Series or Mini-Series with David Bridie for "Pitjantjara" from The Alice.[5]

In 2010, Yamma returned with the critically acclaimed Countryman. This album gained international attention which sparked extensive national and international touring.[6]

In 2014, Yamma released Uncle. In 2014, Yamma performed across Canada at Calgary Folk Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival and Winnipeg Folk Festival, where he shared the stage with Buffy Saint Marie and The Mekons, as well as performing a coveted spot opening for Joan Baez.Шаблон:Cn

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Solid Eagle
Playing with Fire
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  • Released: 1999
  • Label: CAAMA Music (CAAMA 326)
  • Format: CD
Keep up the pace
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  • Released: 2006[7]
  • Label: CAAMA Music
  • Format: CD
Countryman
  • Released: September 2010[8]
  • Label: Wantok Music (W0001)
  • Format: CD, digital download
Uncle
  • Released: 10 October 2014[9]
  • Label: Wantok Music (W0014)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Remix albums

Title Details
The Kulila Project
  • Released: February 2020[2]
  • Label: Wantok Music
  • Format: digital download

Compilation albums

Title Details
Tjukurpa: The Story
  • Released: February 2020[2]
  • Label: Wantok Music
  • Format: LP, digital download

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. Шаблон:Awards table |- | AIR Awards of 2015[10][11] |Uncle | Best Independent Country Album | Шаблон:Won |- Шаблон:End

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters".[12]

Шаблон:Awards table |- | 2005 || "Pitjantjara" from The Alice (David Bridie & Frank Yamma) || Best Original Song Composed for a Feature Film, Telemovie, TV Series or Mini-Series || Шаблон:Won Шаблон:End

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry. Yamma have been nominated for one award.

Шаблон:Awards table |- | 2020[13][14] | Tjukurpa: The Story | Best Blues & Roots Album | Шаблон:Nom Шаблон:End

Deadly Awards

The Deadly Awards, commonly known simply as The Deadlys, was an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.

Шаблон:Awards table |- | 1999 |Playing with Fire | Album Release of the Year: | Шаблон:Won |- Шаблон:End

References

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External links

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