Emily Wurramara

Emily Wurramara is an Indigenous Australian singer and songwriter.
In 2018, Wurramura was nominated for Best Blues and Roots Album at the ARIA Awards.
Early life.
Wurramara is a Warnindhilyagwa woman from Groote Eylandt, off the Northern Territory of Australia. She grew up in Brisbane.
Music.
Wurramara writes and sings in both English and Anindilyakwa.
In 2016, she released her debut EP, "Black Smoke", which earnt her a Queensland Music Award. She followed it up with an album named "Milyakburra" in 2018 and toured nationally with Alice Skye.
Personal life.
On 2 May 2019, a fire at her home in Brisbane destroyed most of her belongings.
Wurramara recently took over Amanda Palmers and Clare Bowditch's instagram for the #sharethemic campaign.
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.
ARIA Music Awards.
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.
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National Indigenous Music Awards.
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) is an annual award ceremony and recognises excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contribution to the Northern Territory music industry.
Queensland Music Awards.
The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.