Blekbala Mujik

Blekbala Mujik is a musical group hailing from Arnhem Land, Australia. They have a unique pop/rock/dance/reggae sound and have a huge support base for their live shows and recordings.

History

Blekbala Mujik was formed around 1986. Their base was located in the small community of Barunga (Gulin-Gulin) in central Arnhem Land in Australia.

The founding member, Peter Miller, lives in Alice Springs, but the band is based in Barunga. 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.

Band Members

*Peter Miller - guitar and vocals;
*Lazarus Murray (a.k.a. Gulindirriy) - didgeridoo and vocals;
*Lachlan Lawrence - bass and vocalist;
*Johnny Blanasi - lead guitar;
*Michael Havir - keyboards and accordion;
*Dwayne Billy - clapsticks;
*Hason Fuller - clapsticks, vocals and dancing;
*Allen Murphy - drums and vocals; and
*Sammy Bush - lead vocals.

Discography

Nitmiluk (1990) - CAAMA

Midnait Mujik (1990) - CAAMA

Come-N-Dance (1993) - CAAMA

Tracks:
#Black Cockatoo
#Come N Dance
#Drangkinbala
#Children of the World
#Love is a Beautiful Thing
#Come N Dance (radio mix)
#Farewell

Blekbala Mujik (1995)

PRODUCTION CREDITS
*PRODUCERS: Ian Faith, Peter Millar, A Murphy
*ENGINEERS: D Lumsdaine, G Courtney, S Satour, I FaithTracks:
#Mimi - Wajbagada
#Walking Together
#Drangkinbala
#Buffalo Stampede
#Don't Worry Just Be Happy
#Come n Dance
#White Cockatoo
#Mibala Yubala
#Mimi
#Walls
#One More Story
#Farewell

Walking Together (1995) - CAAMA

PRODUCTION CREDITS
*PRODUCER: Peter Millar/Allen Murphy
*REMIX: Mark Ovendon, Ian Faith
*COVER DESIGN: Giant Beer

Tracks:
#Walking Together - Radio Mix
#Walking Together - Full Mix
#Walking Together - Instrumental
#Walking Together - U.S. Mix
#Buffalo Stampede (Traditional)

Awards List

1996 Aria Award nomination for Best Indigenous Release [ [http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history-by-artist.php?letter=B&artist=Blekbala%20Mujik Aria Awards] , Blekbala Mujiks award history]
1996 Deadly Sounds Album of the Year

Bibliography

Blekbala Mujik have been cited in numerous articles on Indigenous Australian music.

References

External links

* [http://www.manikay.com/albums/blekbala.shtml Promotion of Anhem Land Music]