Groovylips - since 1993
The Groovylips Story
The Groovylips story - short and sweet.
Collaborations
Hugh Jackman shows
For the last 10 years, Paul has been an integral part of the performing and production of the “nomad” section of the Hugh Jackman touring show - a 12-minute mini-show into Jackman’s personal journey into outback Australia capturing not just the indigenous spirit of Australia but its over all soul. “What started out as just me and Nate (Mundraby) playing our didgeridoo’s to Russell James’ Nomad Films ended in a full-blown arena experience, when Cliffy (Clifton Bieundurry) joined us with his mum Olive (Knight) - an experience evolved that allowed us to travel the world”.
“What I have really enjoyed is that I was consulted on production ideas. I got lucky and took 2 didgeridoo’s in the key of D to the first shows in San Francisco in 2011, so there was an understanding I could offer ideas on what would make us sound and feel our best - this included getting the right Didgeridoo sound for the space we were playing in. What would enhance Nate’s and my didgeridoo’s on any shows and how up to 4 didgeridoos could sound in an arena.”
Nathan ‘Midin’ Mundraby
Nathan is a descendant of Jabulum Mandingalbay Clan - Yidinji Rainforest People and Lama Lama Tribe - Thaypan Country (Weipa South). He is also recognised and allowed to claim ownership to the Djirrbal Tribe - Ravenshoe/Upper Tully. Nathan is a 7th generation descendant of a proud Mandingalbay woman and Tablelands Yidinji/Djirrbal man. Nathan has the Djirrbal Indigenous given name of Midin (possum) given by his father’s mother - Dowiti Yarrakali. His Yidinji tribal name is Yabulam (black cane). He was named after a great tribal elder of generations past. Nathan was taught by his grandparents, parents, and Aboriginal Elders of the ways of his ‘people’ through stories, dancing, and art.
Nathan is a touring performer with over 200 shows with the Hugh Jackman show globally.
Nathan has just recently completed an art collection for Mineral Resources in Perth featuring several large pieces. His distinctive style is also featured in Russell James’ book NOMAD Two Worlds.
Nathan’s Art
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Naiuwa Art
Naiuwa Art is an Indigenous family-owned business of Yiddinjii (Babinda Boulders area NQ), Budjula, and Kabi-Kabi (Frazier Island/Hervey Bay and areas of southeast QLD) tribal heritage. They have become known nationally and internationally as makers of top-quality didgeridoos. They create authentic didgeridoos from carefully chosen, naturally, termite hollowed eucalyptus trees. Gerald Appo and his family work together to create their own unique wood burnt and dot painted didgeridoos.
Every didgeridoo is carefully sealed inside and out to preserve the instrument. The artwork for each didgeridoo is chosen individually taking into account the shape, size, and musical tone. Each one has its own unique look and feel. Naiuwa means "green turtle" which is the nickname given to Gerald by the Aboriginal youth he works with. He feels strongly about helping his community. The patience that earned him the nickname Naiuwa can be seen in all of their didgeridoos.