Frank Yamma

Frank Yamma
Yamma performing in October 2013
Background information
Born1969 or 1970 (age 55–56)
Northern Territory, Australia
GenresFolk, acoustic
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1996–present
LabelWantok Musik

Frank Yamma (born 1969 or 1970) is an Aboriginal 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 Isaac Yamma, an early artist who pioneered singing Western style songs in traditional language.

Starting out singing with his father and brothers Hector, Paul, and Peter, he later formed the band Piranpa. He has toured Australia and internationally, including being invited to perform at festivals such as WOMAD, mainly playing solo.

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