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The Didjeridu is a wind instrument native to Aborigines in the north of Australia. Australian Aborigines have occupied Australia for at least 40,000 years but it is thought that the didjeridu has been used in their ceremonial culture for only about 1,500 years of that time. Approximately forty aboriginal names for it are known where it is used, from the north of Western Australia through the Arnhem Land peninsula to Northern Queensland. In Arnhem Land it is known as 'Yidaki'. Nowadays it is also played by other Aborigines, all over Australia, for whom playing it is a new tradition. |
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I came in contact with the 'Didge' and Aboriginal culture while working in Australia in the Early 1980's. An Australian named Don Rosella introduced me to the didge through his sensual playing-style. We became friends and colleagues [in Circus Oz] and with him I was able to travel onto Aboriginal settlements and experience Australian Aboriginal culture first-hand. |
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Stephen Kent Didgeridoo Workshops and Private Lessons With a background of over 25 years playing and performing with the didjeridu I have taught workshops and given private instruction to Didj players, and aspiring Didj players, all over the world. No matter what your level of interest or experience I believe I have something to offer your development as a player. When available I teach private classes at my home in Oakland, California and, on occasion when on the road. I also teach didjeridu workshops, from beginners to advanced level players, and I think I can say that I am known for clarity of method, personable style and sa ympathetic approach to each student's needs. Outside of the traditional Aboriginal context of playing the instrument I believe that every Didjeridu player has their own voice within the Didjeridu. My work with you is to help you find that place using the lessons of my own epic journey with the Didj . For rates and availability contact me at -
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Didjeridu Dreamtime brings Australia, the indigenous Aboriginal culture, Aboriginal “dreamtime” and the culture of the didjeridu to life. Using visual images of Australia, its animals and plants, and the Aboriginal people, Stephen brings these cultures alive through virtuoso playing combined with many voices and songs of his own creation including interactive rhythmic patterning and vocal and percussive exercises. |
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The Clarion Music Center, on a backstreet in San Francisco's Chinatown, is an Aladdin's cave of musical instruments from all over the world. It was also home to the 'Wicked Sticks Gallery' - featuring many of the finest Yidaki In the basement is a tiny little concert hall, seating about 55 people. It is a great place to play, and to hear, acoustic music and for a few years was a regular venue for concerts of world music drawn from San Francisco's large population of world-class musicians. |
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