Yugal Yulu-gi
Mitch Tambo
The song means song and dance and paying respect to culture, land, lore, and our ancestors.
Why I wrote this song
Mitch is passionate about sharing the Gamilaraay language with the world.
The environment holds profound significance in Aboriginal culture, playing a central role in spirituality, identity, and sustainable living practices. Mitch feels it is important to share and celebrate this with the world
About me as an artist
Mitch Tambo is Australia’s unique and dynamic First Nations entertainer, renowned as “the new voice of our generation.”
His debut album “Guurrama-Li” topped charts worldwide. Mitch’s powerful renditions of iconic songs, like ‘You’re the Voice’ at the historic Fire Fight Concert, showcase his commitment to preserving Gamilaraay language and culture.
His electrifying pop single ‘Yugal Yulu-gi’ marked his tenth consecutive #1 iTunes Worldwide Chart success.
Mitch has received two Golden Guitar Award nominations and passionately supports various social causes.
About the music video
With a captivating theatrical and cinematic feel, the self-penned song transcends language barriers and is highly empowering. ‘Yugal Yulu-gi’ means “song and dance”. It’s about being under the open night sky, celebrating life, whilst letting go of the weight and pressures of the world, celebrating with your people.
On the track, Mitch muses “I wanted to share the freedom and healing that music and movement can bring to someone’s life. This track is is a feel good upbeat anthemic song to really uplift and help listeners feel free. I love how it makes me feel.
The environmental organisations I admire or support
Firesticks Alliance: Friends of Earth
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