Djäpana Explained

"Djäpana", subtitled Sunset Dreaming, is a 1989 song by Australian musical group Yothu Yindi.

History

The song was first released in August 1989 as the second and final single from the group's debut album, Homeland Movement.

The song was re-recorded and re-released in April 1992, following the success of "Treaty" in 1991. The re-release saw the song peak at number 13 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold.

Awards

At the ARIA Music Awards of 1993 the song won three awards; Best Indigenous Release, Best Video (Stephen Johnson) and Engineer of the Year (Greg Henderson).

Track listing

7" single

1. "Djapana (Sunset Dreaming)"
2. "Gunumarra – Seq 1"
3. "Gunumarra – Seq 2"

CD single/ 12" single

1. "Djäpana (Sunset Dreaming)" (Gapirri Mix) – 3:59
2. "Dhum Dhum (Bush Wallaby)"
3. "Djäpana (Sunset Dreaming)" – 3:43

UK CD single

1. "Djäpana (Sunset Dreaming)" (Gapirri Mix) – 3:59
2. "Treaty (Filthy Lucre Remix)" – 6:51
3. "Dhum Dhum" (Bush Wallaby) – 1:05
4. "Matjala" (Driftwood) – 5:23

US 12" single

1. "Djäpana" (Gapirri Mix) – 7:46
2. "Djäpana" (A Capella Mix) – 3:37
3. "Djäpana" (Babylon Mix) – 6:05
4. "Djäpana" (Discoridub Mix) – 4:30
5. "Djäpana" (Chic Clip Dub) – 3:54

Charts and certifications

Year-end charts

Release history

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Country	Date	Format	Version	Label	Catalogue
Australia	August 1989	7" single	Original	Mushroom Records	K898
Australia	April 1992	CD single, Cassingle, 12" single	re-release	Mushroom Records	D 11035/C 11035
United States	1992	12"	re-release	Hollywood Records	0-66358