Hand To Earth - Ŋurru Wäŋa (2025) [Hi-Res]

Ŋurru Wäŋa is the second album by the Australian cross-cultural ensemble Hand to Earth. The title translates from the Yolŋu language as 'homeland' or 'country'. The album is a unique collaboration between bearers of ancient traditions and contemporary improvising musicians. At its core are the 'manikay' — traditional Yolŋu song cycles — performed by Daniel and David Wilfred on vocals and yidaki. These ancient songs are interwoven with the minimalist vocals of Korean singer Sunny Kim and the electro-acoustic textures created by Peter Knight on trumpet and electronics and Aviva Endean on clarinets. The music on the album is a slowly evolving, meditative soundscape that places ancient ritual chants within the context of contemporary improvisational and ambient music. This creates a space for deep listening and reflection on the human connection to land.

Tracklist:
1-1 Hand To Earth - Bush Honey (guku) [7:44]
1-2 Hand To Earth - Ŋurru Wäŋa Part I [5:02]
1-3 Hand To Earth - Mäḏawk [6:24]
1-4 Hand To Earth - Gaḏayka [6:11]
1-5 Hand To Earth - The Crow (wäk wäk) [6:34]
1-6 Hand To Earth - Ŋurru Wäŋa Part II [5:08]