1949 saw the first Papuan to achieve international fame, Blasius To Una, begin his career.
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It is gaining popularity with the introduction of players at the top level into the AFL, including Mal Michael (Brisbane Lions) and James Gwilt (St Kilda Football Club).
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The first commercial release to see an international audience didn't occur until 1991 (see 1991 in music), when Mickey Hart's Voices of the Rainforest was released.
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Other noted Papua New Guinean visual artists include Larry Santana, Martin Morububuna and Heso Kiwi.
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