Djolpa McKenzie
Musical artist
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Paul Djolpa McKenzie is a musician and educator from Maningrida, Australia in the Arnhem Land.
Born
Paul Djolpa McKenzie
GenresReggae, rock, dub, funk
OccupationTeacher
InstrumentVocals
Djolpa McKenzie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paul Djolpa McKenzie |
| Genres | Reggae, rock, dub, funk |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Instrument | Vocals |
McKenzie is a VET teacher at Maningrida Community Education Centre. In 2008 he received a Deadly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.[1]
McKenzie fronts Wild Water, a band which plays a mix of reggae, rock, dub and funk. He sings in Brarra, Kriol and English.[2] Wild Water has toured nationally[3] And released two albums, Baltpa (1996)[4] and Rrawa (2007).[5]
McKenzie was a part of The Black Arm Band, performing in their Hidden Republic and dirtsong shows.[6][7]