His nephew Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu played in Yothu Yindi. Gurrumul later formed the Saltwater Band and also had a solo career. Other members of the extended Yunupingu family have also performed in Yothu Yindi: Galarrwuy (guitars and vocals); Mangatjay (dance); Yomunu; Gapanbulu ("yidaki"); Gavin Makuma ("yidaki", "bilma", vocals); Malngay Kevin ("yidaki", "bilma", dancer, vocals); and Narripapa Nicky ("yidaki", dancer). His nephew, Gavin Makuma Yunupingu, was jailed in 2002 over the death of Betsy Yunupingu, his cousin. Another nephew, Nicky Yunupingu, committed suicide in July 2008.