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Podcast: 4PR - Voice of the People
Episode: Gari Gynda Narmi
Description: The song is called “Gari Gynda Narmi” or sometimes written as “Gurri Ngindin Narmi“. This version is by a songman, Uncle Country Matheson, who passed away a few years ago. The song is sacred and recorded as an intro to the Paradigm Shift by permission from Uncle Country's sister.
Gari Gynda Narmi is originally a Waka Waka song, but with the dispersal and cross-pollination of aboriginal cultures (plus the fact it has easy to remember words and dance moves) means it has become a welcome song of all aboriginal nations in south-east Queensland.
Gari Gynda Narmi has appeared in a few rock...