The Voice

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu has eluded the media since becoming a household name two years ago. The enigmatic blind Aboriginal musician first came to attention when he released his eponymous first album in 2008 to international acclaim. Sung in the Yolnu dialect of Arnhem land, Gurrumul's music transcends cultural boundaries and touches listeners in the UK and Europe as much as it does in Australia. Yet despite the accolades and awards, Gurrumul has resolutely refused to do media interviews or provide any clues to journalists about his background or motivations; to both the chagrin and respect of the people responsible for his success. Now for the first time, Australian Story presents an intimate profile featuring behind the scenes footage of Gurrumul shot by filmmaker Naina Sen, combined with interviews from his family and unofficial spokesperson Michael Hohnen.

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