Djolpa McKenzie explained

Djolpa McKenzie
Birth Name:Paul Djolpa McKenzie
Genre:Reggae, rock, dub, funk
Occupation:Teacher
Instrument:Vocals
Associated Acts:Wild Water, The Black Arm Band

Paul Djolpa McKenzie is a musician and educator from Maningrida, Australia in the Arnhem Land.

McKenzie is a VET teacher at Maningrida Community Education Centre. In 2008 he got a Deadly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.

McKenzie fronts Wild Water, a band which plays a mix of reggae, rock, dub and funk. He sing in Brarra, Kriol and English. Wild Water has toured nationally And released two albums, Baltpa (1996)[1] and Rrawa (2007).[2]

McKenzie was a part of The Black Arm Band, performing in their Hidden Republic and dirtsong shows.

Notes and References

  1. National Library of Australia. Trove listing for Baltpa
  2. National Library of Australia. Trove listing for Rrawa