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Pigram Brothers

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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. In 2000 they were the subject of the one hour documentary, Saltwater Country, part of ABCs Message Stick series. In 2006 Steven and Alan were inducted into the Western Australian Music Hall of Fame. In 2011, Alan and Steven Pigram began touring with Alex Lloyd as part of the Mad Bastards Trio, performing music from the upcoming Movie Mad Bastards. Members, Alan Pigram - Lead guitar, mandolin, ukulele, tiple., Steven Pigram - Singer, acoustic guitar, harmonica,...

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  • Jiir
  • Under the Mango Tree
  • Saltwater Country, 1997

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