CultureNational Indigenous Music Awards 2026: Baker Boy wins big, including album and song of the year

Yolŋu hip-hop artist Baker Boy was the standout winner at the 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards. Performing under the name Danzal Baker, he took three prizes for his sophomore album Djandjay. The album earned album of the year, while its single Thick Skin won song and film clip of the year. Baker Boy also paid tribute to his late grandmother, whose name inspired the album. A Butchulla duo and cousins Birdz and Fred Leone won artist of the year, while Drifting Clouds was named best new talent.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-08-08 22:06Original