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Djalu Gurruwiwi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

January 1, 1935(91)

Place of Birth

Wessels Islands, Northern Territory, Australia

Djalu Gurruwiwi

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.

Known For

Filmography