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JH Abrahams Reserve
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SUBIACO
WA 6008

Contact	: City of Subiaco
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From 13/December/2009 to 13/December/2009

THE YABU ABORIGINAL BAND - Sunset @ Subi

The Yabu Band | Gundulla – We Dance

Since beginning at the age of five, multi-talented brothers, Delson
and Boyd Stokes, known today as 'The Yabu Band', have created
a powerful, unique sound aptly described as Desert Rock/Reggae.
The brothers are originally from Kalgoorlie, the Goldfields town
bordered by the Western Desert from where they draw their
heritage, culture and inspiration. 'Yabu' means Rock/Gold in their
language, Wongatha.

The new album entitled 'Gundulla - We Dance' showcases the identifiably
Aboriginal sound and unique song writing craft that moulds "The Yabu Band".
Delson, Boyd and Drummer Jade Masters have merged their traditional dreamtime
stories with memorable contemporary melodies to create one of Australia's finest
Indigenous albums.

‘Gundulla’ features Yabu’s Western Desert language version of the famous
Australian song, 'I am Australian' and although their music springs
directly from their own Indigenous cultural heritage, 'Yabu' believe
this song, in this form, speaks for all Australians.

Yabu is more than just an Indigenous band; they provide a
message through song, a vehicle of inspiration that has inspired
children through to adults to achieve all that they can. They believe
there is nothing more important than encouraging today’s youth to
have self-worth and chase one's dreams.

Apart from the passion and charm he brings to the stage, lead
singer Delson Stokes Jnr is a natural performer with an incredibly
pure voice, which is emphatically complemented by the blistering
commentary of his shy, self-effacing brother's guitar playing.
Their live performances incorporate one of Australia's leading bass
players, Roy Martinez along with Lilly Gogos on vocals
and keyboard sensation, Tim Ayre from You, Me and Ryan.


Winner of five WA Music Awards including;

WAM Indigenous Act of the Year 2009

TOO SOLID Indigenous Contemporary Album of the Year 2009
TOO SOLID Indigenous Guitarist of the Year | Boyd Stokes 2009
TOO SOLID Indigenous Drummer of the Year | Jade Masters 2009
WAM Indigenous Song of the Year | ‘Gundulla – We Dance’ 2008

Nominated for Two Deadly Awards including;

Nominated for the Deadly Awards ‘Band of the Year’ 2009
Nominated for the Deadly Awards ‘Most Promising New Talent in Music’ 2009