Frank Yamma
Frank Yamma is a singer and songwriter from Central Australia. He is a Pitjantjatjara man who speaks five languages and sings in both Pitjantjatjara and English. Yamma is the son of Issac Yamma, an early artist who pioneered singing Western style songs in traditional language. He is Regarded as one of Australia's most important indigenous songwriters. Career. In 1999, Frank Yamma & Piranpa released "Playing with Fire". At the Deadly Awards 1999 it won album of the year. At the APRA Music Awards of 2005 Yamma won "Best Original Song Composed for a Feature Film, Telemovie, TV Series  or Mini-Series" with David Bridie for "Pitjantjara" from "The Alice". In 2010, Yamma returned with the critically acclaimed "Countryman". This album gained international attention which sparked extensive national and international touring. In 2014, Yamma released "Uncle". In 2014, Yamma performed across Canada at Calgary Folk Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival and Winnipeg Folk Festival, where he shared the stage with Buffy Saint Marie and The Mekons, as well as performing a coveted spot opening for Joan Baez. Awards and nominations. AIR Awards. The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise , promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. APRA Awards. The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". ARIA Music Awards. The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry. Yamma have been nominated for one award. ! Lost to Deadly Awards. The Deadly Awards, commonly known simply as "The Deadlys", was an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.