Westwind : Djalu's legacy
2018
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Didgeridoo master, keeper of an ancient dreaming, tribal elder: Djalu must pass on his sacred songlines. Are his sons ready? Djalu seeks a way forward - inspiring a custodian for the next generation by taking his music to the world. This is an enlightening and powerful film which profiles internationally revered musician, craftsman and spiritual leader Djalu Gurriwiwi. As an important custodian of aboriginal culture, Djalu and his community must find a new voice and leader to carry their songlines and traditions through future generations. The film follows Djalu and his son on an important journey which features musician Gotye and artist Ghostpatrol to keep this culture alive.
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Author:
Strunin, Ben, director, producerGurruwiwi, Djalu, 1940-, musicianGotye, 1980-, musicianGhostpatrol, artist
Imprint:
Australia : Screen Australia, ©2017.Australia : Distributed by Madman Entertainment, 2018.©2017
Collation:
1 videodisc (DVD) (87 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
DVD release of the the 2017 documentary film.In English. [CC] English captions (Descriptive subtitles for the hearing impaired)
Credits:
Director, Ben Strunin.
Performers:
Djalu Gurruwiwi, Gotye, Ghostpatrol.
Audience:
Censorship classification: M ; for infrequent coarse language.
System details:
DVD; Region 4; PAL.
Biography/History:
Djalu Gurruwiwi (born at Milingimbi Mission on Wirriku Island (also known as Jirgarri Island),] one of the smaller islands in the Wessel Islands group, Northern Territory, Australia, in about 1930] is a senior member of the Galpu clan, of the Yolngu people. He is an internationally renowned didgeridoo maker and player.
Dewey class:
782.4216
Language:
English
Subject:
Gurruwiwi, Djalu, 1940-Didjeridu music -- AustraliaAboriginal Australians -- Social life and customsAboriginal Australians -- HistoryDidjeridu music -- Northern Territory -- Arnhem Land RegionYolngu (Australian people)Fathers and sons -- AustraliaFolk musicians -- Australia -- BiographyAboriginal Australians -- MusicDocumentary filmsVideo recordings for the hearing impaired
BRN:
367733
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | DVD | 782.4216 WES | Censorship classification: MAvailable |