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Djalu Gurruwiwi
- Born
- Jan 1, 1935 · Aged 87
- Died
- May 12, 2022
- Place of birth
- Wessels Islands, Northern Territory, Australia
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 3
- TV credits
- 0
Biography
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.
