Take a deep dive into Country, culture and synth with Crown and Country’s fresh new drop
Warlpiri ceremony meets textured electronics on ‘WANTARRI (GIFT)’, the debut single from Crown and Country, a long-running collaboration between Warlpiri elder Wanta Jampijinpa, his father Jerry Jangala Patrick OAM, and producer Marc ‘Monkey’ Peckham.
Known for his work on community-based projects like the Milpirri Festival, Monkey brings his signature dub-infused production to the table—slow-building, spacious, and immersive. Underneath it all is Jangala’s commanding voice, grounding the track in tradition and place.
The result is a hypnotic listen that feels part ambient meditation, part cultural archive. The title Wantarri means “gift” in Warlpiri—and it’s also Wanta Jampijinpa’s name—making this release feel both personal and intentional.
With more than a decade of creative partnership behind them, this trio have crafted something that sits outside genre and ego—it’s about connection: to Country, to community, to each other.
The full Crown and Country album and film drop August 1, with screenings set for Darwin Festival, Lajamanu, and Now or Never Festival in Melbourne.
At its heart, ‘WANTARRI (GIFT)’ is both an offering and an invitation: a hypnotic, synth-soaked journey grounded in Warlpiri songlines and ceremony, delivered with intention and respect. The word “Wantarri” translates to “gift”, and is also Wanta Jampijinpa’s name—a nod to the deeply personal nature of the work.
Framed by Monkey’s brooding electronic production, the track feels immersive and spacious, like being alone with the land. But it’s also intimate: an elder’s voice sharing knowledge, asking listeners to reflect on their relationship to Country and culture.
The Crown and Country album will be accompanied by a feature film of the same name, premiering at Darwin Festival on August 10, with screenings also slated for Lajamanu (Aug 16) and Now or Never Festival in Melbourne (Aug 29).
