Frank Yamma

Frank Yamma

Fri, 7 Nov at 7:00PM $40 Get tickets on Humanitix


About

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Frank Yamma is one of Australias most significant Indigenous songwriters, with an ability to cross cultural and musical boundaries. A Pitjantjatjara man, Frank sings in his native language and English. His mighty songs, magical guitar playing and deeply evocative voice tell stories of country, protection, heartache, travel and love. Although hes lived in Adelaide for many years, Franks spirit belongs to the heart of Australia, Uluru, Docker River, Ernabella, Central Australia. As Frank says, wherever the Pitjantjatjara mob come from.

Frank has recently performed at Yabun, WOMADelaide, Blue Mountains Folk Festival, Cobargo Folk Festival, Yackandandah Folk Festival, Woodford Folk Festival and National Multicultural Festival. Recent performances have led to standing ovations!

Pitjantjatjara singer-songwriter Frank Yamma has long been one of Australias strongest indigenous voices.Yammas heartfelt lyrics and moving delivery have always set him apart as an exceptional artist.

Seth Jordan, Songlines Magazine (UK)

Countryman is an absorbing and immensely moving listening experience.

Beat Magazine

Frank Yamma is going to break your heart, wipe away your tears, then make you cry some more... In the most enjoyable way possible.

Loud n Local

Venue

Odessa At Leavers
80 Albert St, Creswick VIC 3363, Australia
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