Yirrmal

Yirrmal Marika (born 1993), known mononymously as Yirrmal, is an Indigenous Australian vocalist. A Yolngu man, his music features traditional sounds and elements of Yolŋu music.

Early life Yirrmal Marika was born in 1993 in Yirrkala in the Rirratjingu clan and began learning music at age 11.

Personal life Yirrmal's father, Witiyana Marika, was a singer and dancer in Yothu Yindi and is related to Dr Gurrumul Yunupingu on his mother's side.

Career In 2013, Yirrmal released his debut single "Deep Blue Sea". He performed the song at numerous events including Australasian Worldwide Music Expo as a solo artist and as Yirrmal & The Yolngu Boys. Melissa Davis from Forte Magazine gave the EP 5 out of 5 saying "His rich voice combined with his lyrics tells the stories of dreams, the issues in society and his culture – a unique insight."

In 2017, Yirrmal featured on Baker Boy's "Marryuna". The song ranked at number 17 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2017. At the Music Victoria Awards of 2018 "Marryuna" won Best Song. and at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2018, the video won Film Clip of the Year.

In August 2022, Yirrmal released "Promised Land", featuring Dami Im. The song was produced by Andrew Farriss, and is expected to be taken off Yirrmal's self-titled debut album, scheduled to be released later in the year.

In March 2023, Yirrmal released "Love Sweet Love" co-written with Shane Howard of Goanna.

Discography Extended plays +List of EP, with release date and label shown Title Details Youngblood Released: November 2016 2013 "For Everyone" 2019 "Dhaliwuy Bay" 2022 "Promised Land" "Shining Light" "Love Sweet Love"

As featured artist +List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown Title Year Album "Marryuna" 2017 "Keep On Rolling" 2021 "Ride" Gela

Guest appearances +List of guest appearances, with year released and album name shown Title Year Album "Blackfella/Whitefella" 2017 Deadly Hearts (Volume One) "Treaty" 2018 Armistice Day

Awards and nominations AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (known informally as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. 2018 "Marryuna" (with Baker Boy) Best Independent Single or EP APRA Awards The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

"Marryuna" (with Baker Boy) Urban Work of the Year National Indigenous Music Awards The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) recognise excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contribution to the Northern Territory music industry.

Yirrmal New Talent of the Year

"The Bridge" Song of the Year

Film Clip of the Year

Song of the Year 2021 "Ride" (Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal) Film Clip of the Year

"Promised Land" (featuring Dami Im) Song of the Year

"Indigenous" (Indigenous Outreach Project w/ Gunyangara, Yirrkala & Dhalinbuy featuring Yirrmal) Community Clip of the Year