Djalu Gurruwiwi
Wessels Islands, Northern Territory, Australia
Gender
Male
Birthday
1935-01-01
Popularity
0.5
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.
