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Yabu Band sings in language to reach communities struggling with drugs, domestic violence
Delson Stokes just wants to see his people “shine” and has dedicated the past 20 years, alongside his brother Boyd, to encouraging them to do so through music.
Key points:
- Yabu Band is a desert rock reggae band formed by brothers Delson and Boyd Stokes in the mid-90s in WA’s Goldfields
- The band’s music touches on challenging topics such as substance abuse and domestic violence
- The brothers hope their music will encourage their people to “rise up” and “shine”
The brothers have played together since high school, but it was the formation of desert rock reggae group the Yabu Band in the mid-90s which saw them win four West Australian Music Industry awards and a Deadly Award in 2009.
The band is yet to make it to the national stage, but its…
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