This new release fromGurrumul is by far themost anticipated Australianrelease of the year. Rrakalawill cement Gurrumul’sreputation and theextraordinary acheivement generated by theoverwhelming reception that greeted hisgroundbreaking 2008 release, after makingthe cover of Australian Rolling Stone andbringing a truly independent recording(featuring songs in traditional language) toplatinum status.

Gurrumul has been able tomove vast amounts of listeners worldwideand remain true to his artistic soul. Onceagain, that incredibly moving voice wrapsitself around some deeply felt lyrics concernedwith community and the naturalworld and spirit world.

On Rrakala,Gurrumul has cast his net a little wider totake in some extra stylistic instrumentaltextures, with his multi-instrumental talentsadding drums and piano and overdubbingharmonies.

Paul Barr is from Readings Carlton.