Yirinda

Yirinda means 'Now' in Butchulla language. Australian duo Yirinda combine ancient Aboriginal language with sublime modern production. Fred Leone and Samuel Pankhurst's music invokes thousands of generations of story and culture, while emerging as something entirely new. Fred is one of three Butchulla songmen - a song and language custodian for the Butchulla people from the Fraser Coast region of Queensland, including K'gari (formerly known as Fraser Island). He sings the songs on this album in the endangered Butchulla language, now spoken by only a handful of people. Samuel is an internationally acclaimed contrabassist / producer known for his kaleidoscopic harmonies and polyrhythmic mastery. He has scored extensively for contemporary dance, recently for notable choreographer Thomas Kelly's celebrated work SILENCE. Their self-titled debut album was recorded in Brisbane by Samuel, then mixed in London by Jake Miller (Bj rk, Arca, Yves Tumor) and mastered at Abbey Road by Alex Wharton (The Beatles, My Bloody Valentine). The album sets Fred's powerful vocals against striking experimental soundscapes, rich with strings, horns, double bass, synthesizer, piano and percussion. The result is otherworldly, a timeless art music outside Western convention. Yirinda have performed at the Australian Art Music Awards, Vivid Festival, Golden Plains, Dark Mofo, Supersense and been covered by ABC Radio and NME Australia. Fred has toured Europe as a member of The Black Arm Band, and as a

Tracks

1~1~Yuangan (Dugong)
1~2~Njurunj (Emu)
1~3~Dhangalim (Fly)
1~4~Thurum Voi (Look There)
1~5~Nyun (Brother)
1~6~Guyu (Fish)
1~7~Galangoor Baya (Welcome)
1~8~Ba Gi Lam (Fighting)
1~9~Yunma (Sleep)

Details

Format: Vinyl LP
Artist: Yirinda
Release Date: 16 February 2024
Genre: Ambient / Meditation / Inspirational
Label: Chapter Music
Distributor: Rocket Group