King Stingray – Milkumana
King Stingray are a five-piece band from Yirrkala, a community in North-Australia. It was formed by Roy Kellaway and Yirrลa Yunupiลu, who are relatives of Yothu Yindi founders Stu Kellaway and Mandawuy Yunupiลu. In the early โ90s, Yothu Yindi were instrumental in voicing the push for Aboriginal recognition. Their hit single Treaty is one of the most important tracks in Australian history.
So, there are big shoes to fill here, but King Stingrayโs star is rising fast! Milkhumana is only their third single, following accidental lockdown anthem Get Me Out and debut single Hey Wanhaka. Itโs an upbeat track with a disco-leaning groove. Although itโs partly sung in Yolลu Matha, itโs catchy enough to sing along to (or pretending to do so). Kellaway explains: โItโs about role models and the importance of setting good examples for the new generation.” Who could be against that?
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