Djalu Gurruwiwi
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Djalu Gurruwiwi (first name also spelled Djalu'; born on Wirriku Island, one of the smaller islands in the Wessel Islands group, Northern Territory, Australia, before World War II) is a senior member of the Galpu clan, of the Yolngu people. He is an internationally renowned didgeridoo maker and player. His status as a yidaki (didgeridoo) master craftsman has grown to herculean proportions over recent years with one leading Australian newspaper proclaiming him Arnhem Land's latest international cult figure.
[edit] Overseas tours and performances
- 2002 Rripangu Yidaki Festival, Eisenbach, Germany
- 2003 Joshua Tree Festival, USA
- 2003 Indigenous Peoples Commission cultural visit, Taipei, Taiwan
- 2004 Dubai Sister Cities Forum, United Arab Emirates
- 2005 Yidaki Festa 2005, Okuhida & Tokyo, Japan
- 2007 Mulu Music Festival, Mooloolaba, Australia
[edit] Partial discography
- Waluka: Gurritjiri Gurriwiwi featuring Djalu Gurruwiwi. Traditional music from north-east Arnhem Land, Volume 2. Yothu Yindi Foundation – Contemporary Masters Series, 2001
- Djalu teaches and plays yidaki (didjeridu). Traditional music from north-east Arnhem Land, Volume 3. Yothu Yindi Foundation – Contemporary Masters Series, 2001
- Djalu Plays and Teaches Yidaki, Volume 2 (Songs and Stories from the Galpu Clan). Traditional music from north-east Arnhem Land, Volume 6. Yothu Yindi Foundation – Contemporary Masters Series, 2003
- Diltjimurru: Djalu Gurruwiwi. ON-Records & Djalu Gurruwiwi, 2003
- Garrimala ga Rangimurru: Djalu Gurruwiwi. ON-Records & Djalu Gurruwiwi, 2006
- Garrimala ga Warrarra: Djalu Gurruwiwi. ON-Records & Djalu Gurruwiwi, 2006
