Don Dhakaliny Burarrwanga playing yidaki

Don Dhakaliny Burarrwanga was a bit of a legend in his younger days. As well as being a stockman - something he is very proud of, he was also a yirdaki maestro in a similar mould to Bruce Burrngupurrngu. He tells me that he learnt from Bulunybuy Gurruwiwi, son of Monyu and older brother of famed Djalu Gurruwiwi.
Born in 1952, Don's ability to play yirdaki at the ripe old age of 57 is impressive. Few elders have the puff, or the teeth, to play this good!
Terrence Gaypalani, emerging yirdaki tsar, credits Dhakaliny - his ngapipi or maternal uncle - as his mentor in the fine art of yirdaki crafting and playing. We'll get to learn more about, and from, Gaypalani in subsequent iDIDJ Australia vids, stay tuned...

[@Didgehouse]

For me this is a master playing. Ripe and rich sound, united with everything, accomplished.
This video is an all time greatest. I watch it and instantly feel good. Thank you, "Don" :)
Greetings from Germany.
Olaf

[@MrRay2008]

Nice to see an elderly playing so well, nice to see that some elderly can stay on top of things, regardless of the hard - or should i say "confusing" - times some of the yolngu people must face.

[@larrpan]

Legend is right! Still a legend! This man is a sunshine of laughter and lover of life. Waku Marrkupmi! True Yolngu!

[@erippke]

so excited to see a new post! Thanks. Great player and I hope I am that good at 57!

[@dongeedoo]

I come back to this video a lot ! Love the sound and how he plays ..very excellent wish to hear more of him

[@ididjaustralia]

Yirdaki means didgeridoo from eastern Arnhem Land in Australia. Bamboo is harder to learn on if it has low back pressure.

[@gramophoneshane]

Excellent as always! *****

[@EagleAssassinchannel]

A true man of High Degree. Respect from Kalgoorlie Wongi mob

[@milune11]

I believe in the medicinal effect of the music.Next year i will try to use the music to help people.thank you to respond me .I am happy you did I give you a calin

[@19porridge72]

He plays really good!!The sound I love it!!

[@driftwoodbeech]

Brilliant stuff....Hope i can play as good as Don
when im his age !

[@gasthemall]

Bloody Legend 🙌🏼

[@tedbukulatjpi8149]

We call him DJ grandmaster deadly yidak player in Arnhem land RIP Don Dhakaliny Burarrwanga Legends ❤️🖤💛

[@portlandbells99]

Fantastic :D Please keep on posting..

[@ravenclause]

thank you reverend

[@HendarsChannel]

Great stuff!

[@ShannonAvalon]

WONDERFUL !!!!!

[@thicky7ern]

fantastic......im going on my didj!!

[@milune11]

yindaki what does it mean.I have a didgeridoo i think made of bamboo.I make the sound but it is hard to bread at the same time .thank you for this vidéo

[@hecnj001]

He is a legend:)

[@JasonKonopinski]

Gudurrku! He seems to slur the tonguing a bit, eh?

[@rhysmonaghan8822]

Sounds like the brolga song Garrtjambal