Djolpa McKenzie | |
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Birth name | Paul Djolpa McKenzie |
Genres | Reggae, rock, dub, funk |
Occupation(s) | Teacher |
Instruments | Vocals |
Associated acts | Wild Water, The Black Arm Band |
Paul Djolpa McKenzie is a musician and educator from Maningrida 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) and Rrawa (2007).
McKenzie was a part of The Black Arm Band, performing in their Hidden Republic and dirtsong shows.