This is didgeridoo player Larry 'Winiwini' Gurruwiwi, an extraordinary talent and son of famed didgeridoo craftsman Djalu Gurruwiwi. In north-east Arnhem Land where Larry and Djalu come from, the didgeridoo is known as the 'yirdaki'. You might also sometimes see it spelt 'yidaki'.

Djalu and his spectacular hand-crafted instruments were what sparked the worldwide didgeridoo craze starting from the mid-1990s. iDIDJ Australia always has a good selection of Djalu's fine yirdaki available as well as didgeridoos made by other members of Djalu's family including son Larry Winiwini, his wife Dopiya Yunupingu, and daughter Lena Djapilawuy. These didgeridoos typically have that thunderous quality cherished by the Galpu clan. As well as excellent backpressure that requires little effort on the part of the didgeridoo player and a booming voice that relates to the Ancestral power of Wititj the Olive Python.

Djalu is holding a Masterclass in Arnhem Land for those interested in learning more about this unique musical instruments. Details are on Djalu's website:

http://www.djalu.com/awareness.html

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We have over 300 video clips (and growing!)... Items of interest on this channel include the traditional didgeridoo playing styles, techniques and rhythms of Arnhem Land and surrounds. Watch some of the best traditional Aboriginal practitioners of the didgeridoo do their stuff, listen to their commentaries on various topics, and learn something of the rich and vibrant traditions of northern Australia.

Importantly, we offer authentic quality didgeridoos for sale here, instruments that are hand-selected for high cultural integrity, artistic merit, remarkable playing characteristics, and sound construction. Help us help remote Aboriginal communities by joining our campaign to stop the fakes. Avoid cheap imitation didgeridoos that undermine the income potential of Australian Aboriginal artisans and join us in our effort to expose dishonest retailers and manufacturers.

Other items of interest here include authentic traditional Aboriginal songs and dances of northern Australia, which comprise of sacred ceremonial rituals as well as public performances in festival contexts.

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