Mandawuy Yunupingu (formerly Tom Djambayang Bakamana Yunupingu, skin name Gudjuk), born 17 September 1956, is an Aboriginal Australian musician, most notable for being the front man of the band Yothu Yindi. ...show more

Mandawuy Yunupingu (formerly Tom Djambayang Bakamana Yunupingu, skin name Gudjuk), born 17 September 1956, is an Aboriginal Australian musician, most notable for being the front man of the band Yothu Yindi.

Early life

He was born in Yirrkala in Arnhem Land, an Aboriginal Reserve in the northeastern part of the Northern Territory of Australia. He is a member of the Yolngu people. His father's name is Mangurrawut Yunupingu. His skin name was Gudjuk, which means hawk. His name was changed to Mandawuy when a family member with the same name died, in line with Yolngu custom. Yunupingu means "rock that stands against time".

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