Nara (album)

Nara
Studio album by Emily Wurramara
Released	23 August 2024
Recorded	Boat Ramp Studios, Darwin [1]
Label	Emily Wurramara, ABC Music
Producer	Emily Wurramara and Kuya James
Emily Wurramara chronology
Ayarra Emeba (Calm Songs) (2022) Nara (2024)

Nara is the second studio album by Indigenous Australian musician, Emily Wurramara. The album was released 23 August 2024 and supported by an Australian tour. ^[1] "Nara" means "nothing" in the Anindilyakwa language. ^[2]

At the 2024 ARIA Music Awards, it won ARIA Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album. ^[3]

At the AIR Awards of 2025, the album was nominated for Independent Album of the Year while ABC Music and The Annex for Independent Marketing Team of the Year and Liz Ansley for Independent Publicity Team of the Year. ^[4]

Reception

Mitch Mosk from Atwood Magazine said "Emily Wurramara's humanity shines throughout her breathtaking, liberating sophomore album Nara, an ambitious and unapologetically bold, soul-baring record that refuses to be not just one thing, but everything as the artist speaks her truth, spreads her wings, and soars." ^[5]

Triple R said "The album explores personal growth, mental health and cultural identity. Musically, Nara blends indie rock, pop, R&B, neo-soul, folk, roots/blues rock and electronic music, showing Wurramara's versatility as an artist and producer. Restrained ballads sit alongside more dance-infused club music, all unified by Wurramara's compelling vocal delivery and storytelling style." ^[2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Midnight Blues"	4:18
2.	"W.W.G.B.H." (featuring Zeppelin Hamilton)	5:49
3.	"It's You"	3:12
4.	"D.T.M.N."	3:48
5.	"Friend"	3:08
6.	"S.T.F.A.F.M." (featuring Arringarri)	4:01
7.	"Verandah"	5:50
8.	"Lordy Lordy" (with Tasman Keith)	3:50
9.	"Boom Biddy Bye"	3:06
10.	"See Me There" (with Lisa Mitchell)	4:40
11.	"Magic Woman Dancing"	4:31
12.	"Passport"	4:24

Charts

Chart performance for Nara

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Australian Artist Albums (ARIA) [6]	17

References

1. "Emily Wurramara releases second studio album 'NARA', announces national tour". National Indigenous Times . 23 August 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
2. "Emily Wurramara Nara". Triple R . 26 August 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
3. Lynch, Jessica (20 November 2024). "Troye Sivan and Royel Otis Celebrate Big Wins at 2024 ARIA Awards". Billboard . Retrieved 21 November 2024.
4. "The Nominees for the 2025 AIR Awards Are Here". The Note. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
5. "Hydrate Your Soul". Atwood Magazine. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
6. "Australian Artist Albums Commencing 2 September 2024" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.