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Mandawuy Yunupingu - Singer, Songwriter

Mandawuy was born at Yirrkala on the northeastern tip of Arnhem Land. Mandawuy has an extensive list of credits. Read more from Mandawuy


Stuart Kellaway - Bass Guitar
Stuart is a balanda (non-aboriginal) member of the group. He has been with the band since the beginning.

Nicky Yunupingu - Yidaki, Dancer

 

Gapanbulu Yunupingu
 

Ben Hakalitz - Drums

From Bougainvillea Island, Ben played with the legendary PNG band Songuma before joining Yothu Yindi in 1994. Ben was the songwriter of the East Timor song.

Cal Williams - Guitar

Cal, a native of the Northern Territory, plays those lead breaks