Writing in the Sand

The epic story of legendary band Yothu Yindi and 'Treaty', the song that gave voice to a movement

Sometimes a musical revolution can erupt from the most unlikely of places. Long before they were ARIA Hall of Fame inductees, Yothu Yindi were a bunch of Yolngu (First Nations People of East Arnhem Land) and balanda (non-Indigenous) mates rocking out in the remote Top End. Soon they were creating some of the coolest new music in the country, splicing traditional sounds with electric, and spreading a message of unity.

Pages: 432, Hardback

Published: 2021