{"title":"Steven Dixon Japanangka","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by the distinguished author \u003cstrong\u003eSteven Dixon Japanangka\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for his exceptional contributions to the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, Japanangka offers readers a profound window into the rich tapestry of Indigenous Australian heritage and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteven Dixon Japanangka's books, including the notable title \"\u003cem\u003eYuupurnju\u003c\/em\u003e\", delve deep into cultural narratives and artistic expressions, providing insightful perspectives that celebrate and preserve traditional knowledge. His works serve not only as compelling reads but also as cultural artefacts that aim to educate and inspire appreciation for Indigenous cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to Japanangka's work or a returning reader, this collection invites you to explore the vibrant stories and rich cultural heritage that his books encapsulate. Dive into a world where the art of storytelling brings history, tradition, and cultural understanding to the forefront, enriching your literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yuupurnju-by-carmel-oshannessy-9781743329481","title":"Yuupurnju","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYuupurnju: A Warlpiri Song Cycle\u003c\/i\u003e documents a ceremonial song cycle situated within the traditional \u003ci\u003ekurdiji\u003c\/i\u003e \"shield\" ceremony, as sung by Warlpiri Elder Henry Cooke Anderson Jakamarra at Lajamanu, Northern Territory, in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe song cycle relates to a women's \u003ci\u003ejukurrpa\u003c\/i\u003e Dreaming narrative and tells the story of a group of ancestral women on a journey across the country. Jakamarra performed the songs, recorded by Carmel O'Shannessy, to make them available to the Warlpiri community and the wider public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYuupurnju: A Warlpiri Song Cycle\u003c\/i\u003e includes the words of the songs in Warlpiri, interpretation in English as given by the singer, Jakamarra, and Warlpiri Elders Jerry Patrick Jangala OAM, Wanta Stephen Patrick Pawu-Kurlpurlurnu Jampijinpa, and Steven Dixon Japanangka. It also features detailed musical notation by ethnomusicologist Myfany Turpin and includes a foreword by two senior custodians, Jerry Patrick Jangala OAM and Wanta Jampijinpa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47342285848812,"sku":"9781743329481","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19196493482808.jpg?v=1772196294"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-dixon-japanangka.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}