Bibliograph

Yidaki, the sound of the didgeridoo

Type

Label

Yidaki, the sound of the didgeridoo

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

[Exempt from classification]

Main title

Yidaki

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

495141108

Runtime

Sub title

the sound of the didgeridoo

Summary

"?Yidaki? or didgeridoo is one of the oldest wind instruments in the world. Djalu Gurruwiwi is a full blood Aboriginal Elder from Gove in the North East Arnhem Land and is the spiritual guardian of this ancient musical instrument. The yidaki is used for sacred Aboriginal Corroboree's and is only played by men. Djalu passes his knowledge down to his son and grandsons, explaining the fundamentals of the required techniques used in finding, making and playing the yidaki. Over half a million yidakis or didgeridoos are sold each year with no information of their historical importance. It is Djalu's responsibility as the custodian of the yidaki that he ensures that the education is passed onto the wider community and is maintained for the next generations"--Container

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification