Musicians
Kardajala Kirridarra
- Origin
- Darwin, NT
- Genre/styles
- Electronic | Hip Hop & Rap Explore more genres
- About Kardajala
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Kardajala Kirridarra translates to ‘Sandhill Women.’ Kardajala is the name of the mysterious bush woman from the sand hills behind the community of Malinja, NT.
Kardajala Kirridarra are an all-female band from the communities of Marlinja and Kulumindini (Elliott). They combine contemporary with traditional styles and sing in both Mudburra and English.
Band members: Eleanor Dixon (songwriter and vocalist), Beatrice Lewis (vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and electronic producer), Janey ‘Namija’ Dixon (translator, story-teller, poet), Kayla Jackson (rapper).
Kardajala Kirridarra feature sounds from the surrounding lands, such as seed pods, thunders storms and clap sticks. They are the first all-female act to perform at the Bush Bands Bash.
Discography
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Album formats
- 10": 10 inch vinyl records were played at 45 or 33 1/3 rounds per minute (rpm). The former could hold 9, the latter 12 minutes of music per side.
- 7": 7 inch records (often referred to as 45s) were played at 45 rpm or 33 1/3 rpm, with about 4:30 or 6 minutes of music per side.
- LP: Long play, is a vinyl record played at 33 1⁄3 rpm with a 12 or 10-inch diameter.
- EP: Extended play, are vinyl records that allowed two or even three songs on each side.
Ngabaju (Grandmothers Song)
- Released
- 19 May 2017
- Tracks
- Ngabaju (Grandmothers Song)
Ngurra (Rain Song)
- Released
- 27 June 2017
- Tracks
- Ngurra (Rain Song)
Kardajala Kirridarra
- Released
- 7 July 2017
- Tracks
- Abala Barlawa (Everything was at Peace)
- Two Worlds Collide
- Warmala (Young Girls Song)
- Ngurra (Rain Song)
- Ngabaju (Grandmothers Song)
- Ngurrmarla (Love Song)
- Kirridarra (Women's Song)
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