Alperrakenyei by Mt Allen Band from Yuelamu

09 May 2011

A song about the memory of a lot of people living at Alperrakenyei (Yuelamu).

Lyrics
Angkwey anthwerr
A long time ago

Mer alenheyei
At this place

Tyerrty map Apwelepenhei anetyart
Lots of people used to stay at Apwelepenhei

Angkwey anthwerr
Angkwey anthwerr
Angkwey anthwerr
A long time ago
A long time ago
A long time ago

Alperrakenyei
At Alperrakenyei

Ngwenthel akin
Tomorrow as well

Mer alenhenyei
At this place

Merelayei
At home

Angkwey anthwerr
Angkwey anthwerr
Angkwey anthwerr
A long time ago
A long time ago
A long time ago

Alperrakenyei
At Alperrakenyei

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Singer Geoffrey Lowe Jangala
Drums Mathew White Jupurrurla
Singer and rhythm guitar Raymond Daniels Jangala
Bass guitar Douglas Campbell Japangardi
Keyboards Donovan Rice Jampijinpa

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Engineered by
Donovan Rice Jampijinpa, Mathew White Jupurrurla, Michael Den Elzen, Tristan Ray
Mastering by
Donovan Rice Jampijinpa, Grant Granites Japanangka, Tristan Ray
Production date 2001

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Sung in Anmatyerr
Track 14 of Tanami Tracks. Available from our online shop.  ■■■