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

Djolpa McKenzie
Birth namePaul Djolpa McKenzie
GenresReggae, rock, dub, funk
OccupationTeacher
InstrumentVocals

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]

References

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  1. ^ Betts, Alyssa (4 November 2008), "Music maestros aim to take on the world", Northern Territory News
  2. ^ "Wild fruits of roots", Northern Territory News, 12 August 2005
  3. ^ "Deadly educator", Northern Territory News, 31 October 2008
  4. ^ National Library of Australia. Trove listing for Baltpa
  5. ^ National Library of Australia. Trove listing for Rrawa
  6. ^ Mangan, John (27 September 2009), "Many voices, one soul: Black Arm Band turn dirt into song", Sunday Age
  7. ^ "Hidden Republic", Tasmanian Times, 30 March 2011