Djalu Gurruwiwi

Djalu Gurruwiwi

  • Birthday: 1/1/1935
  • Place of birth: Wessels Islands, Northern Territory, Australia
  • Fame for: Acting

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.

Filmography

In Between Songs
Release date: 8/5/2014

In Between Songs

Role(s): Self

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Westwind: Djalu's Legacy
Release date: 8/9/2017

Westwind: Djalu's Legacy

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