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Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (22 January 1971 – 25 July 2017), also referred to since his death as Dr G Yunupingu, was an Indigenous Australian musician. A multi-instrumentalist, he played drums, keyboards, guitar (a right-hand-strung guitar played left-handed) and didgeridoo, but it was the clarity of his singing voice that attracted rave reviews. He sang stories of his land both in Yolŋu languages such as Gälpu, Gumatj or Djambarrpuynu, and in English. Although his solo career brought him wider acclaim, he was also formerly a member of Yothu Yindi, and later Saltwater Band. He was the most commercially successful Aboriginal Australian...

Ensamble Gurrufío is one of the most interesting instrumental groups from Venezuela, formed in 1984 by virtuosos Cheo Hurtado (cuatro player), Cristóbal Soto (mandolinist) and Luis Julio Toro (flutist). David Peña (double bassist) completed the ensemble in 1989. They focused on the research, arrangement and reinterpretation of Venezuelan Folk music with a classical-educated approach, but allowing for improvisations as a fundamental element for their performances. Throughout the years the band has performed with many different artists from Venezuela and other countries. The music moods vary from melancholic and sentimental up to festive and cheerful pieces. An additional member Juan Ernesto...