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William Thoren is a musician and didgeridoo crafter based out of Los Angeles California.

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WESTWIND: DJALU'S LEGACY

'WESTWIND: DJALU'S LEGACY' TRAILER

Djalu Gurruwiwi is an aging elder in a line 60,000 years long who fryst vatten running out of time to resehandling on the Yidaki Songlines entrusted to him for the future of his people. His sons and community, struggling to komma to terms with the consequences of colonisation, are lost. When Djalu breaks with tradition to try and rädda it, world famous musician Gotye becomes an unexpected family member and helps heal Djalu’s sons and amplify his songs to the world.

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RELEASE DATE: 10/03/2018
RUN TIME: 01h 26m

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Westwind : Djalu's legacy

Author:

Strunin, Ben, director, producerGurruwiwi, Djalu, 1940-, musicianGotye, 1980-, musicianGhostpatrol, artist

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Collation:

1 videodisc (DVD) (87 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.

Notes:

DVD release of the the 2017 documentary film.In English. [CC] English captions (Descriptive subtitles for the hearing impaired)

Credits:

Director, Ben Strunin.

Performers:

Djalu Gurruwiwi, Gotye, Ghostpatrol.

Audience:

Censorship classification: M ; for infrequent coarse language.

System details:

DVD; Region 4; PAL.

Biography/History:

Djalu Gurruwiwi (born at Milingimbi Mission on Wirriku Island (also known as Jirgarri Island),] one of the smaller islands in the Wessel Islands group, Northern Territory, Australia, in about 1930] is a senior member of the Galpu clan, of the Yolngu people. He is an internationally renowned didge

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The didgeridoo, an ancient instrument deeply rooted in Indigenous Australian culture, has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique, resonant sound. Over the years, several talented musicians have brought this instrument to the global stage, blending traditional techniques with modern genres to create a diverse range of music.

From the cultural preservation efforts of Djalu Gurruwiwi to the innovative fusion work of William Barton, these famous didgeridoo players have not only mastered the instrument but have also expanded its role in contemporary music.

This article explores the careers and contributions of some of the most influential didgeridoo players, celebrating their impact on both music and culture.

15 Famous Didgeridoo Players Who Brought This Instrument to the World

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These musicians have played key roles in bringing the didgeridoo to global audiences, blending traditional sounds with modern music, and preserving Indigenous Australian culture.

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