Djalu Gurruwiwi

Born: 1935-01-01

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.


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In Between Songs

as Self
Released: 2014-08-05

In Between Songs follows an Australian Aboriginal family's struggle to survive. Djalu Gurruwiwi,...

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Westwind: Djalu's Legacy

as uncredited
Released: 2017-08-09

Yolngu warrior, shaman and father Djalu Gurruwiwi, with some help from global pop star Gotye,...

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