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The Yabu Band
Genre: Rock, Roots
Region: Kalgoorlie, WA
Members: Delson Stokes Jnr/Boyd Stokes/Jade Masters/Roy Martinez/Tim Ayre/Lilly Gogos/Tony Shaw
Sounds Like: Yothu Yindi, Cold Chisel, UB40
Influences: The Pigram Brothers, Dire Straits, Yothu Yindi
Artist Website: www.yabuband.com.au

Gundulla - We Dance Winner of Five WA Music Industry Awards!

WA Indigenous Act of the Year 2009!
WA Indigenous Contemporary Album of the Year 2009!
WA Guitarist of the Year - Boyd Stokes 2009!
WA Drummer of the Year - Jade Masters 2009!
WA Indigenous Song of the Year | 'Gundulla - We Dance' 2008!


Since beginning at the age of five, multi-talented brothers, Delson and Boyd Stokes, known today as ‘The Yabu Band’, have created a powerful, unique sound aptly described as Desert Rock/Reggae.

The brothers are originally from Kalgoorlie, the Goldfields town bordered by the Western Desert from where they draw their heritage, culture and inspiration, and the name “Yabu” means “Rock/Gold” in their language, Wongatha.

Through performances at the WA Australian of the Year Awards, The Oz Concert, The Homecoming of the Beijing Olympic athletes, Aus-Aid, The Survival Concert and airplay on NITV, ‘Yabu’ have garnered a well-earned reputation as one of the most impressive Indigenous acts in Australia. Accolades such as the “Indigenous Song of the Year Award” have flowed from music industry professionals and these have underlined a deep respect from their own community.

“Yabu” have honed a truly dynamic stage presence. The ever-charismatic Delly captivates audiences with his highly individual passion and charm, his vocals emphatically complemented by the blistering commentary of his shy, self-effacing brother’s guitar playing.

The new album entitled ‘Gundulla – We Dance’ showcases the identifiably Aboriginal sound and unique song writing craft that moulds “The Yabu Band”. Delson, Boyd and Drummer Jade Masters have merged their traditional dreamtime stories with memorable contemporary melodies to create one of Australia’s finest Indigenous albums.

‘Yabu’ have translated the famous Australian song, “I Am Australian” into their Western Desert language and although their music springs directly from their own indigenous cultural heritage, “Yabu” believes this song, in this form, speaks for all Australians.

So after fifteen years of wowing Aboriginal Australia, ‘Yabu’ is looking to the future and is now launching their music to mainstream Australia and the World.


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Noongar Music
rating:  4/5
I came across these guys after hearing that they kicked ass at the WAMI awards. And I can see why; this tune is fun, infectious reggae with a distinc...
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Gundulla - We Dance
rating:  5/5
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Noongar Music
rating:  4/5
very catchy! Makes me wanna dance! Easy vocals and fun beat.




Noongar Music
rating:  5/5
An awesome collection of beautiful parts. Just try not to dance. Praises to Jah!



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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.