Yothu Yindi frontman Mandawuy Yunupingu passes away at 56
03 June 2013, 10:39
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
(News)
Aboriginal Australian musician and leader of indigenous crossover band Yothu Yindi, Mandawuy Yunupingu has died – age 56.
The musician, one of the country’s most famous Aborigines, was voted Australian of the Year in 1992. The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, confirmed Yunupingu’s death – passing away on Sunday night (2 June) at his home in the Northern Territory.
“We have lost a uniquely talented musician, a passionate advocate for Aboriginal people and a truly great friend,” Prime Minister Julia Gillard said in a statement released publicly on Monday.
Yothu Yindi are best known for their 1991 hit ‘Treaty’, which you can listen to below.
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