North Tanami Band

Bio:

NTB come from Lajamanu about 900k north of Alice Springs. The songs they write and perform are expressed in their native Warlpiri language. Warlpiri people are culturally very strong and confident, they are also probably the most populous of Aboriginal people in Central Australia. NTB, as an entity, have been a CAAMA Music band since the early 90's. The fathers and uncles of the first NTB originally recorded in the old CAAMA Music studios at Little Sisters Camp on the southern outskirts of Alice Springs. The present generation, in every way, represent the contemporary indigenous music of Central Australia, their songs, sung in Warlpiri, reflect concerns with the social fabric of their lives, the strength of family and culture, land and law. ..

Member Since:

August 31, 2008

Members:

Bradley Rockman Jakamarra (Drums)
Alistair Jigili Jampijimpa (Bass Guitar)
Roderick Herbert Japaljarri (Rythm Guitar)
Zac Patterson Jakamarra (Lead Guitar)
Hector Patterson Jupurrula (RythmGuitar/Vocals)
Matthew Craig Patterson Jakamarra (Keyboard)
Dion Patterson Jakamarra (Vocals)
Michael McDonald Jampijimpa (Vocals)
Peter Jigili Jangala (Manager)

Influences:

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Record Label:

CAAMA Music