Emily Wurramara

Originating from Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, Emily Wurramara is an award-winning and ARIA-nominated artist whose music brings together story, culture and a distinctive contemporary voice.

Her critically acclaimed 2018 album Milyakburra features songs in both English and Anindilyakwa languages, including Lady Blue and Black Smoke. The album helped introduce her music to audiences around Australia and internationally.

Emily has performed at major festivals and events including Woodford Folk Festival, Bluesfest, TEDx Sydney, GARMA, Port Fairy Folk Festival, BIGSOUND and International Folk Alliance showcases in Kansas, Canada and New Orleans, alongside performances in Chicago, New York and Paris.

She has also toured and performed with artists including Archie Roach, Mavis Staples, John Farnham, Missy Higgins, Jessica Mauboy, Shellie Morris and John Butler.

A six-time Queensland Music Award winner, Emily has also been selected for the AMP Tomorrow Maker Award and won the AIR Award for Best Blues and Roots Album.

Through her work with Hush Foundation, Emily’s distinctive voice became part of Nightlight, including Your Little Heartbeat and Baby Bear.