Djalu Gurruwiwi
Djalu Gurruwiwi esq. | |
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| Born | c. 1935 Wessel Islands, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Died | 12 May 2022 (aged 86–87) Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Masters |
| Occupation | Healer / Spirtual Advisor & Artisan |
| Years active | 48 years plus |
| Organization | Galpu Clan of Dhuwa Moiety |
| Known for | Player and maker of yiḏaki, artist, leader of the Galpu clan |
| Movement | Spiritualism |
| Spouse | Jennifer Gurruwiwi |
| Children | 2 ( Prince Larry & Queen Zelda Gurruwiwi) |
| Relatives | Galarrwuy Yunupingu (brother-in-law) |
| Awards | 2015 National Indigenous Music Award |
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 and onto the global stage.