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Djalu Gurruwiwi

Actor · born 1 January 1935 · Wessels Islands, Northern Territory, Australia

Djalu Gurruwiwi, written Djalu (c. 1935 – 12 May 2022), was a Yolngu musician, artist, and leader from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. He was globally recognised for his acquired skill as a player, maker, and spiritual keeper of the yiḏaki (also known as didgeridoo). As a respected artist with many of his works in several galleries, he aimed to spread his culture and traditions past his own community.

Where to start: Westwind: Djalu's Legacy (2017).

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