Australian Aboriginal Music :: Tracks of the Desert

This debut album from the Apu Cross Youth Ministries features songs sung by the youth in the church at Indulkana. Both original and cover songs have been recorded and the songs are sung in a variety of languages ranging from Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, Warlpiri and English.

This album is a remastered release of the 1966 'Singing Walkabout' album (originally released on vinyl). It is a recording of the choir during their 1966 tour to Melbourne and Adelaide as well as a number of towns. The choir sings hymns in acapella, in their own language of Pitjantjatjara. Ernabella is 150kms south-east of Uluru, (Ayers Rock), in the far north-west of South Australia.

Kurunpa Winkingku Walkunma is the second album from the Ernabella Praise and Worship singers. Their warm vocal harmonies combined with a dash of lead guitar work, make this album special.

A collection of original songs and new versions of some 'good old favourites' feature on this new album from Harold Dalywaters. Recorded at the church house in Elliott, this album was a journey in itself. From the hot days of recording with the air conditioner off (for noise reduction), to waiting for the dog down the street to stop barking, Harold did well with also including a lot of different musicians on this album from young ones to the 'more experienced'.

This band hails from the small Ilewerr (or Wilora) community about halfway between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory (near Stirling Station). They deliver a homespun brand of Country Gospel music through which they glorify their Lord Jesus.

Gospel music inspired by the culture of the indigenous people of the Great South Land.

Christian music from an indigenous background.

Gospel music inspired by the culture of the indigenous people of the Great South Land.

Malcolm launched his first album 'Only For You' in Alice Plaza on Wednesday 20th June. He writes and sings songs about his faith and to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ amongst indigenous people. His mother started to teach him about Jesus when he was 4 years old.

This album brought together singers from Nyapari anad Kanypi, communities 100kms south west of Uluru. Their style is vocally strong wtih unique harmonies. This Pitjantjatjara album has mainly original songs, written by the singers themselves.