Djalu Gurruwiwi
Birth date
January 1, 1935
Place of birth
Wessels Islands, Northern Territory, Australia
Profession
Acting
Age
91 years
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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.
