Name: Gavin Makuma Yunupingu
Who are your mob? Yolngu from Arnhem Land
Band: Yothu Yindi
Position in band: Backing vocals, main vocals, dancer
How old are you? 23
How did you get into music? Music was calling to me or you could say sung to me
What’s your favourite food? Fish and rice, all seafood
What’s been the high point of your career so far? Becoming a songwriter and a father
What do you do in your spare time? Meeting up with friends and hoping the world will become a better place
Do you play any sports? Basketball , Football
What’s your favourite song? Key in the sky (Original) by Makuma and Gurrumui
Besides your music what music do you listen to? World music and upcoming young bands
What are you most looking forward to in 1997? Recording another album and working on my own demo tape
Do you have a partner? Yes
If we opened up the top drawer of your bedside table what would we find? Undies and bandanas
What make you laugh? My favourite Uncle Rangsy – he is pretty funny
What’s your favourite movie? No favourite, but like comedy and action
Who do you admire the most and why? My Mum and Dad, for bringing me into this world
What do you like about yourself? My attitude
Where do you get your hair cut? Mostly on tour, all over the world
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Having my own band
Do you have a nickname? What is it? Yes Makey
What has been the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? Forgetting some words of a song on stage
How would your best friend describe you? Humble but bossy at times
Have you ever been in love? I am now
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