| The Pigram Brothers | |
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 The Pigram Brothers
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Broome, Western Australia, Australia |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Pigram Music MGM Distribution |
| Associated acts | Jimmy Chi, Scrap Metal, Kuckles |
| Website | Pigram Brothers Home Page |
| Members | |
| Alan Pigram Steven Pigram David Pigram Colin Pigram Gavin Pigram Phillip Pigram Peter Pigram |
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| Former members | |
| Paul Mamid | |
The Pigram Brothers are a 7 piece Indigenous Australian band from the pearling town of Broome, Western Australia formed in 1996.
They were heavily involved in Broome's musical and theatrical exports - forming the original backing band for Jimmy Chi's Bran Nue Dae in 1990 – a musical that received international acclaim.
The Pigram Brothers had a large music influence from an early age, and grew up in the rich musical culture of Broome. Alan, Steven and Phillip were members of Scrap Metal from 1983 until its separation in 1995.[1]
In 2000 they were the subject of the one hour documentary, Saltwater Country, part of ABCs Message Stick series.[2]
In 2006 Steven and Alan were inducted into the Western Australian Music Hall of Fame.
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Members
Alan Pigram - Lead guitar, mandolin, ukulele, tiple.
Steven Pigram - Singer, acoustic guitar, harmonica, requinto, vahlia, ukulele, dulcimer.
David Pigram - Singer, acoustic guitar.
Colin Pigram - Singer, acoustic guitar.
Philip Pigram - Singer, drums.
Peter Pigram - Bass guitar.
Gavin Pigram - percussion.
Discography
- Saltwater Country (1998)
- Corrugation Road (Soundtrack) (1999)
- Jiir (2001)
- Under The Mango Tree (2006)
- Live at the Pearl Luggers, Broome DVD (2007)
Awards
- 1992 - Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards - Best Indigenous Act
- 1998 - Deadly Award - Best Debut Album (Saltwater Country)[1]
- 1998 - National Indigenous Music Awards - Best Debut Album (Saltwater Country)
- 2005 - Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards - Best Indigenous Act
- 2006 - ARIA Music Awards - Best World Music Album (Under The Mango Tree) (nominated)[3]
- 2006 - Deadly Award - Best Album (Under The Mango Tree) (nominated)
- 2006 - Deadly Award - Best Artist (Saltwater Country) (nominated)
- 2006 - Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards - Best Indigenous Act (nominated)
- 2007 - Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards - Best Indigenous Act
References
- ^ a b Radio National - live on stage The Pigram Brothers Friday 22/08/2003
- ^ ABC -Message Stick Saltwater Country
- ^ Aria Awards Pigram Brothers award history
External links
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