Djolpa McKenzie
| Djolpa McKenzie | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Paul Djolpa McKenzie |
| Genres | Reggae, rock, dub, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | Wild Water, The Black Arm Band |
Paul Djolpa McKenzie is a musician and educator from Maningrida in the Arnhem Land.
McKenzie is a VET teacher at Maningrida Community Education Centre. In 2008 he got a Deadly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.[1]
McKenzie fronts Wild Water, a band which plays a mix of reggae, rock, dub and funk. He sing in Brarra, Kriol and English.[2] Wild Water has toured nationally[3] And released two albums, Baltpa (1996)[4] and Rrawa (2007).[5]
McKenzie was a part of The Black Arm Band, performing in their Hidden Republic and dirtsong shows.[6][7]
References
- ↑ Betts, Alyssa (4 November 2008), "Music maestros aim to take on the world", Northern Territory News
- ↑ "Wild fruits of roots", Northern Territory News, 12 August 2005
- ↑ "Deadly educator", Northern Territory News, 31 October 2008
- ↑ National Library of Australia. Trove listing for Baltpa
- ↑ National Library of Australia. Trove listing for Rrawa
- ↑ Mangan, John (27 September 2009), "Many voices, one soul: Black Arm Band turn dirt into song", Sunday Age
- ↑ "Hidden Republic", Tasmanian Times, 30 March 2011
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