BLEKBALA MUJIK

Blekbala Mujik were formed in 1986 in the rural community of Barunga (Gulin-Gulin) in central Arnhem Land. The founding member, Peter Miller on vocals and guitar, lives in Alice Springs, and was a member of the Northern Land Council. The band sings partly in English and partly in Kriol, which is a creole language based on English and Australian Aboriginal languages. Blekbala mujik means "blackfella music" in Kriol.

The group signed with Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) and, in 1990, they issued two albums, 'Nitmiluk' and 'Midnait Mujik'. In 1993 they issued a seven-track cassette, 'Come-N-Dance'. In May 1996 they followed with their eponymous full-length album, 'Blekbala Mujik', via CAAMA and distributed by Shock Records, which Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, described as "a mix of catchy Aboriginal pop, reggae, techno-tribal dance material and bright funky rock." At the ARIA Music Awards of 1996 in September, Blekbala Mujik was nominated for Best Indigenous Release. In June 1997 they issued "Walking Together" as a CD single. In February 2013 they issued a new album, 'We Are One', and followed with a compilation, live album, 'Greatest Hits Live', in September 2014.

Members

Peter Miller (guitar, vocals), Lazarus Murray (a.k.a. Gulindirriy) (didgeridoo, vocals),
Lachlan Lawrence (bass,vocals), Johnny Blanasi (guitar), Michael Havir (keyboards, accordion),
Dwayne Billy (clapsticks), Jason Fuller (clapsticks, vocals, dancing), Allen Murphy (drums),

Sammy Bush (vocals),  Ngarritj Ducky (clapsticks)

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blekbala_Mujik