Warumpi Band

Warumpi Band () were an Australian country and Aboriginal rock group which formed in the outback settlement of Papunya, Northern Territory, in 1980. The original line-up was George Burarrwanga on vocals and didgeridoo, Gordon Butcher Tjapanangka on drums, his brother Sammy Butcher Tjapanangka on guitar and bass guitar, and Neil Murray on rhythm guitar and backing vocals. Their songs are in English, Luritja and Gumatj. Their key singles are "Blackfella/Whitefella" (1985), "Sit Down Money" (1986), "My Island Home" (1987) and "No Fear" (1987). The group released three albums, Big Name, No Blankets (1985), Go Bush! (1987) and Too Much Humbug (1996). From late 1987 to mid-1995 the group rarely performed as Murray focused on his solo career. In early 1995, Christine Anu (former backing singer in Murray's touring group, The Rainmakers), issued a cover version of "My Island Home". Warumpi Band regrouped before disbanding in 2000.

Warumpi Rock (Papunya Sessions, 1982) - 2021-11-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Warumpi Band 4 Ever - 2015-10-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Too Much Humbug - 1996-04-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Go Bush! - 1987-04-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Big Name, No Blankets - 1985-04-05T00:00:00.000000Z

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