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Arnold Djunbiya Marika on a Gamanarra F# yirdaki
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This is a surprisingly lively and energetic yirdaki, something that punches well above its weight. The bore in the neck region is narrow and gradually flares out into a good size bell at the distal end... the result is tremendously good backpressure with the sort of Lamborghini grunt you would ...
Adrian Nyinanyina playing a Burrngupurrngu F/G# yirdaki
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Adrian Nyinanyina is a younger brother of Sylvester Liyakindirr. His yirdaki playing has improved quite a bit in recent times. Here he plays a Burrngupurrngu F/G# yirdaki.
Arnold Djunbiya Marika playing a Bulunggitj G yirdaki
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Arnold Djunbiya Marika is a young 16 year old yirdaki wiz. Here he plays a yirdaki made by the son of Bruce Burrngupurrngu, Bulunggitj Wunungmurra. It is a fabulous instrument with a rich, warm voice that really likes being pumped hard. It plays in the key of G fundamental with an F#-G overtone. ...
Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass 2008, Part7
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This is the final day of the Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass, with a night-time ceremony to farewell participants and now new family members. Amongst the many highlights of the week was watching people join in the dancing. We ended with new skills learned, fond memories to remember, and a little ...
Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass 2008, Part 6
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An unexpected visit to the bush to get and to make spears, part of the Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass experience. The tree from which the spears are made from grows in the dense jungle. A suitable stem of the right length and girth is selected, cut, and then placed in a fire to soften the wood. When ...
Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass 2008, Part 4
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A yirdaki playing session with Djalu Gurruwiwi during the Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass in July 2008. Watch out for the next Masterclass in May 2009, contact us for details! Rripangu Yirdaki acknowledges the support of the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Rio Tinto Alcan, and the Department of Regional ...
Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass 2008, Part 3
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This clip show Masterclass participants making their own yirdaki with the help of family members at Galuru. What a beautiful spot eh, right on the beach? Rripangu Yirdaki acknowledges the support of the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Rio Tinto Alcan, and the Department of Regional Development, Primary ...
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Second part of Td's Aussie trip includes Arnhem Land, Brisbane, Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, Gold Coast and Moreton Island