Baywara Power! A special didgeridoo made by Djalu Gurruwiwi
Legend has it that when Djalu cut this yirdaki, he was struck by lightning in the knee and required hospitalisation. When the instrument was completed, the old women would cry whenever they heard this instrument being played, as it reminded them of a yirdaki that was used a long time ago at Galiwin'ku (Elcho Island) - presumably at the funeral of an important person.
This is not an ordinary didgeridoo. It is a manifestation of Ancestral power, a representation of sacred Galpu mysteries. It is Baywara!
This clip shows Djalu's son, Larry Winiwini - or Wuduku as he is more commonly known by family - playing Baywara at Ski Beach.
Djalu is holding a Masterclass in Arnhem Land, for those who are interested, please visit Djalu's website:
http://www.djalu.com/awareness...
To learn more about the didgeridoo and traditional Aboriginal culture, visit:
http://www.ididj.com.au/
To purchase an authentic quality didgeridoo made by a traditional Aboriginal craftsman and to help support remote Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land, visit:
http://www.ididj.com.au/store/...
Credits: filmed by Andy Davern
Channel: Music
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: ididjaustralia
Length: 09:56
Rating: 4.81
Views: 92052
Tags: aboriginal baywara didgeridoo didjeridu djalu galpu gurruwiwi larry music special winiwini wititj yidaki yirdaki yolngu
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