Lajamanu Teenage Band | |
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| Origin | Lajamanu, Australia |
| Genres | Rock |
| Labels | CAAMA |
| Members | Alfred Rose - Vocals, Guitar Kenneth Martin - Vocals, Guitar Terry Banjo - Electric & Acoustic Guitar Manuel Herbet - Drums Asmen Pelasco - Keyboards Cedric King - Bass Guitar, Keyboard Mervyn Donald - Drums Darren Penn - Bass |
Lajamanu Teenage Band are a rock band from Lajamanu, a town located about 600 km to the north of Yuendumu. The members are Warlpiri and their songs are sung in Warlpiri and English. They are popular in the Aboriginal communities.[1] Their album Vision was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best World Music Album.[2]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak positions |
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| AUS | ||
| Echo Voices |
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| Vision |
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| Dreamtime Hero |
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| Prisoner |
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| Live in Katherine |
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Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Vision | Best World Music Album | Nominated | [3] |
National Indigenous Music Awards
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) (formally NT Indigenous Music Awards) recognise excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contribution to the Northern Territory music industry. It commenced in 2004.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lajamanu Teenage Band | Hall of Fame | inducted | [4][5][6] |
References
- ↑ Alice Springs News Black band gets fame abroad, ignored in Australia
- ↑ Aria Awards, Lajamanu Teenage Bands award history
- ↑ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ↑ "2012 NIMA Winners". National Indigenous Music Awards. 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ↑ "NIMA Recognition for Modern Indigenous Music". TheWire. July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ↑ "National Indigenous Music Awards 2012". ABC. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
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