Nara (album)
{{Short description|2024 album by Emily Wurramara}}
{{Use Australian English|date=November 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date= November 2024}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Nara
| type = studio
| artist = Emily Wurramara
| cover = Nara_by_Emily_Wurramara.png
| alt =
| released = 23 August 2024
| recorded = Boat Ramp Studios, Darwin{{cite web|url=https://nit.com.au/23-08-2024/13285/emily-wurramara-releases-second-studio-album-nara-announces--national-tour|title=Emily Wurramara releases second studio album 'NARA', announces national tour |website=National Indigenous Times|date=23 August 2024|access-date=22 November 2024}}
| studio =
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| label = Emily Wurramara, ABC Music
| producer = Emily Wurramara and Kuya James
| prev_title = Ayarra Emeba (Calm Songs)
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
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. "Nara" means "nothing" in the Anindilyakwa language.
At the 2024 ARIA Music Awards, it won ARIA Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album.{{Cite magazine |last=Lynch |first=Jessica |date=20 November 2024 |title=Troye Sivan and Royel Otis Celebrate Big Wins at 2024 ARIA Awards |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/troye-sivan-wins-2024-aria-awards-1235834583/ |access-date=21 November 2024 |magazine=Billboard}}
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."{{Cite web|url=https://atwoodmagazine.com/nara-emily-wurramara-album-interview-music-feature/|title= Hydrate Your Soul|website=Atwood Magazine|date=23 August 2024|access-date=22 November 2024}}
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."{{cite web|url=https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/album-of-the-week/emily-wurramara-nara|title= Emily Wurramara Nara| website=Triple R|date=26 August 2024|access-date=22 November 2024}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| total_length =
| all_writing =
| title1 = Midnight Blues
| writer1 =
| length1 = 4:18
| title2 = W.W.G.B.H.
| note2 = featuring Zeppelin Hamilton
| writer2 =
| length2 = 5:49
| title3 = It's You
| writer3 =
| length3 = 3:12
| title4 = D.T.M.N.
| writer4 =
| length4 = 3:48
| title5 = Friend
| writer5 =
| length5 = 3:08
| title6 = S.T.F.A.F.M.
| note6 = featuring Arringarri
| writer6 =
| length6 = 4:01
| title7 = Verandah
| writer7 =
| length7 = 5:50
| title8 = Lordy Lordy
| note8 = with Tasman Keith
| writer8 =
| length8 = 3:50
| title9 = Boom Biddy Bye
| writer9 =
| length9 = 3:06
| title10 = See Me There
| note10 = with Lisa Mitchell
| writer10 =
| length10 = 4:40
| title11 = Magic Woman Dancing
| writer11 =
| length11 = 4:31
| title12 = Passport
| writer12 =
| length12 = 4:24
}}
Charts
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|+ Chart performance for Nara |
| scope="col"| Chart (2024)
! scope="col"| Peak |
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| scope="row"| Australian Artist Albums (ARIA){{cite web|url=http://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/A158552E5783DD72F281EF2F14039881FA0C14FE484108A76197E07D04E1BCF8/ARIA%20Australian%20Artist%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=42|title=Australian Artist Albums Commencing 2 September 2024|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|date=24 June 2024|access-date=22 November 2024}}
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