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25.01.2022 A new selection of yidaki will appear on our website soon - beautiful artworks from Yolngu makers from @bukuartnow in Northeast Arnhem Land. We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas, and thank you all who supported Hollow Log Didgeridoos in 2019 - it was a huge year. Djutjutjnha
24.01.2022 Collectors item #1 - Djalu’ Gurruwiwi yidaki painted by senior Rirratjiu artist Dhuwarrwarr Marika. Find out more about the instrument through the link below. Available from Yirrkala with worldwide shipping. https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com//djalu-gurruwiwi-yidaki-/
24.01.2022 We would like to inform our customers, followers and friends that Hollow Log Didgeridoos operates as normal, however there might be significant delays in international shipments. Thank you all your support and messages during the past few weeks. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affects all communities in Arnhem Land, although the virus has not entered the region yet. We are doing our best to support Yolngu during this challenging time. Maintaining mental health and keep u...p positive vibes are more important than ever. We hope that all of you who have to stay in isolation find much time to play the didgeridoo. To add some colour to your news feed, here are a few West Arnhem style traditional didgeridoos from Maningrida by Bob Burruwal, David Brian and Russel Brian. These amazing instruments will be available through our website in a few days, ready to be shipped from Yirrkala. Send us a message or comment below if you would like to know more details. We send you our best wishes, positive thoughts and much love from Northeast Arnhem Land! Stay safe and strong.
22.01.2022 Afternoon delight @shadybeach with this great yidaki made by Dhapa Ganambarr Find out more about the stick here: https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com/bu/dhapa-ganambarr-yidaki/
21.01.2022 There is an ongoing debate about women and the didgeridoo - yet there has not much been told about the women who are connected to the tradition of this unique instrument and working hard to create stunning didgeridoos. These ladies on the photos are one of the most skilled yiaki makers I have ever met, who have all the knowledge and experience to find the finest trees in the bush suitable for top-quality yiaki. I am feeling lucky for every minute I can spend in the bush with them, while doing one of the hardest exercise: collecting raw yiaki. A big shout out to Djalu's wife Dhopiya and two daughters Zelda and Lena for the hard work. Buku-gurrpan nhumalagu yiaki-djämamirr miyalk mala arra dhu dhäwu gurrupan äpakiwu nhaltjan nhuma ga djäma buma ;) . #yidaki #yolnguwomen #didgeridoo #didgeridoomaker
20.01.2022 Playing yiaki is a healthy choice - it strengthens your respiratory system, helps to fight several illnesses and maintains your mental health. At the same time, the way you play might have some negative consequences. According to senior Yolu songmen and didgeridoo players, the traditional playing styles went through a significant change in Northeast Arnhem Land during the last few decades. The beat and tempo accelerated to fit to the 'modern-lifestyle', the rhythms become ...faster, and players prefer shorter, high-pitched instruments with high backpressure that serve the new musical needs. Djalu Gurruwiwi, one of the well known masters of the instrument says that the new playing style puts more stress on the player's body and mind, therefore extensive playing is not good for the health. He often highlights the benefits of the slower 'old-style playing', and instruments with medium backpressure. Listen to this short video, and what he got to say about this topic. See more
19.01.2022 Check out this excellent lightweight yidaki made by Matati Wunungmurra from Birany Birany outstation at Northeast Arnhem Land. If you would like to find out more including how to buy this didgeridoo, visit our website: https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com//matati-wununmurra-yidaki/ #yidaki #yolnguart #didgeridoo
17.01.2022 We wanted to say hello and share the beauty of these sparkling artworks with our followers, friends, customers and didgeridoo enthusiasts. These instruments are made by Rembarrnga and Gälpu artists in the Maningrida and Miwatj/Northeast Arnhem Land regions, decorated with clan and totemic designs, and carry the finest sound quality of traditional didgeridoos from the Top End of Australia. We would like to say THANK YOU to the artists and local art centres for the hard wor...k, we are extremely lucky to be able to work with you guys! If you are a didgeridoo player or art collector, please make sure you purchase artworks straight from the source! Although some of the instruments on the photos have already sold, if you would like to learn more about these didgeridoos please get in touch with us - we will do our best to respond as soon as we can. #didgeridoo #yidaki #mago #arnhemlandart #aboriginalart
17.01.2022 Tune into Yolngu Radio Facebook Page this Saturday 6.30pm NT time to see a special performance of traditional manikay by Djakapurra Munyarryun with Malngay Yunupingu on yidaki. The concert is part of East Arnhem Live series to showcase the talents of the beautiful Land of Northeast Arnhem. Do not miss it!
15.01.2022 While we are working on our new website, let us introduce you to one of the new cool items that we are adding to our stock. Smoking pipes are part of the traditional life and material culture of the different Indigenous groups of Australia. In Arnhem Land, it was introduced by the Indonesian traders who were visiting the northern shores of the continent for hundreds of years, well before the 'modern' history. In Northeast Arnhem Land the most popular material Yolu use for ...making pipe is a tree called bamutuka, that has soft heartwood so it can be hollowed out easily. Up until around the '70s, smoking pipes (luiny) and tobacco (arali') was only allowed for 'Elders' or clan leaders, and even touching pipes by others was punished by the Traditional Law. Making and smoking luiny is still in practice by the older generation. If you want to order luiny through our new online shop, keep your eyes on our news, more to come soon! #pipesmokingcommunity #yolnguart #arnhemlandart
13.01.2022 We wish you a happy and peaceful New Year! 2020 was a tough year for many, we hope that we all can learn from it, leave the pain and suffering behind to step into a fresh new year with hope, strength and enough wisdom to grow and thrive. We wanted to share this short video that we captured this afternoon in Birritjimi while Djalu was sending his New Year’s Blessing to every direction. Today is Djalu’s birthday - we gave a big hug to Old Man on behalf of the Didgeridoo Commun...ity. Thank you for your open heart, wisdom and helping hand Djalu, be happy and healthy this year! Although we were quiet on social media during the past few months, we were working in the background to support people and communities in Arnhem Land. Many thanks for our customers for the ongoing interest, support and patience during this unusual time - if you were in touch and still waiting a response from us, please stay on hold, we will get back to you! We also developed a new website, please have a look, enjoy the new look and features and let us know what you think: https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com/. Have a great 2021 everyone!
12.01.2022 It has been a long time since our last post, so here is a quick check-in: we are alive and still in business, many thanks for our followers who reached out to see what is happening around Hollow Log. On the photo, Djalu’ is explaining the meaning of the painting on one of the instruments he dropped off yesterday. We want to say a big THANK YOU for your ongoing support Old Man! Also, we would like to remind all didgeridoo enthusiasts: by purchasing traditional didgeridoos you support the custodians of this great instrument; make sure you but your next stick via genuine sources, and provide help for community based artists, organisations and businesses. #yidaki #aboriginalart
10.01.2022 New stock update has landed in our Yirrkala HQ! Over 40 new traditional Northeast Arnhem Land didgeridoos has been added to our fine selection. Instruments are available in keys between B to G from makers like Djalu Gurruwiwi, Larry Gurruwiwi, Dhapa Ganambarr, ou Ganambarr, Marikuku Wirrpanda, Wapurrpurr Wunumurra, Yali Munugurr, Limba #2 Munyarryun, Napunda Marawili and many others! If you are interested in any of the yiaki on the photos do not hesitate to contact us. Fresh instruments sell fast, and only about half of these excellent didgeridoos make it to our website.
10.01.2022 We have a busy start of 2020 with this exciting stock update that has just landed in Yirrkala today! Traditional didgeridoos from Northeast Arnhem Land from makers like Djalu’ Gurruwiwi, ou Ganambarr, Balku Wunumurra, Bandul Munyarryun, B.Wunumurra, Dhapa Ganambarr, Marikuku Wirrpanda, Yali Munugurr, Yalpi Yunupiu, Didiwar Wunumurra and many more! We would like to say a big thank you for all our customers, followers, supporters and the great Indigenous artists along ...the Top-End of Australia who make amazing traditional instruments. We would like to say a special thank you for the Buku-Larrgay Mulka art centre in Yirrkala who is a long-term supporter of our venture - we could not do this work without you guys . We have over 80 traditional didgeridoos available, that makes Hollow Log Didgeridoos one of the biggest suppliers of traditional instruments worldwide! Thank you all, this is an unbelievable journey! Some of the instruments on the photos are already on our website, and we are working hard to upload all the information soon. If you have any questions or specific requests, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Buku-Larrnggay Mulka #yidaki #yolguart #didgeridoo https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com/didgeridoo-shop/yidaki/
09.01.2022 Visit our website to read some didgeridoo-facts, and find the distribution of the didgeridoo on the map of the Traditional Sound Instruments of Australia designed by Dr. Alice Moyle, published by AIATSIS in 1974. https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com/didgeridoo/
09.01.2022 East Arnhem Live with Djakapurra Munyarryun at @Bawaka bringing the culture, history and beauty of East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory to audiences acr...oss Australia and the world. Proudly presented by Yolngu Radio in partnership with @DevelopingEastArnhemLimited and Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation. #livefromaus
09.01.2022 Check out our latest stock update of traditional Northeast Arnhem Land didgeridoos straight from Buku-Larrnggay Mulka. From left to right: - Dhapa Ganambarr F/F# - Larry Gurruwiwi E/F# ... - Djalu Gurruwiwi F#-G/F - Dhapa Ganambarr Eb/F# - Marikuku Wirrpanda Eb/F# - Larry Gurruwiwi E/G# - Djalu Gurruwiwi F/A - Wapurrpurr Wunumurra E/G - Marikuku Wirrpanda F/G# - Dhapa Ganambarr F/G# - Yalpi Yunupiu F/A This great selection of yiaki is available from Yirrkala with worldwide shipping. The instruments will be uploaded to our website soon. Contact us if you would like to know more details, and/or visit us online at www.hollowlogdidgeridoos.com
09.01.2022 Yidaki by B. Wunungmurra
08.01.2022 When I was a young man, I used to paint bark, make dancing belts, clap sticks and didjeridu. My parents were not artists. My father was a clever man. He taught me a lot of things about our way, our stories. Bob Burruwal is a ceremonial leader, songman and celebrated artist from Central Arnhem Land, living in Ankabadbirri outstation with his family. He is well known for his fibre artworks, sculptures and mago - or didgeridoo, that are prized for his fine selection of wood, a...nd exceptional acoustics. We often stock didgeridoos from Bob, however his masterpieces are sold quick. Click on the link below to see his didgeridoo available from the latest stock update (see previous post), and do not miss this opportunity to own an original Bob Burruwal mago. https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com//bob-burruwal-mago-hlm-24/ Photo credit: Maningrida Arts & Culture
06.01.2022 Good news for the collectors of traditional music of the Top-End: Songs from the Northern Territory 5 CD box set reprinted, and available on our website! These recordings are essential resources for didgeridoo players who are interested in the traditional playing styles of the Top-End. Recorded by prominent ethnomusicologist Alice M. Moyle between 1962 and 1963: The material reproduced in this five set of discs has been selected from field (tape) recordings at Oenpelli, M...ilingimbi, Yirrkala, Rose and Roper Rivers, Angurugu and Umbakumba (Groote Eylandt), Bagot (Darwin) and Beswick Creek Reserve." (Alice M. Moyle). Click on the link below get your copies! https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com//songs-from-the-northern/
05.01.2022 A shout-out from the windy Northeast Arnhem Land, played by Malay Yunupiu. Malay is the didgeridoo player of the Yothu Yindi and East Journey bands, he is also an 'in demand' ceremonial player. We often receive questions from didgeridoo players like: "What are the best ways of learning 'traditional-style", or "How can I improve my playing?". Or answer is: 1. Listen to traditional players as mush as possible; we believe that a short, 21 seconds long video can teach you m...ore than any verbal instruction. You have to be patient and never stop learning. 2. Make sure you are playing on didgeridoos made by the traditional custodians of the instrument. Have a good selection of didgeridoos that teach you and guide you through the life-long journey of playing this unique instrument. Thank you for the yiaki waa Gudjuk! #yidaki #traditionaldidgeridoo #didjeridu
04.01.2022 Amazing Djalu’ Gurruwiwi yidaki played by our very own Mike Edwards! It is a fast, powerful and responsive instrument for those, who would like to improve their percussive playing style. You can see more details here: https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com/bu/djalu-gurruwiwi-yidaki/
01.01.2022 The Aboriginal Sound Instruments is a great resource for those who would like to learn about the traditional music of the First Nations People of Australia. The recordings capture of the sounds of traditional instruments from Western Australia, Far-North Queensland and the Northern Territory. You can listen to rear instruments like seed pod rattles, goanna skin drums or the hollow log drum used only in ceremonial context, also chapsticks, boomerang and early recordings of d...ifferent didgeridoos. The original booklet that contained many precious information unfortunately does not accompany this latest edition, however you can find the map of the traditional sound instruments on our website (with the generous courtesy of AIATSIS) https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com/home/didgeridoo-basics/ To find more information about this and other resources, visit our website: https://hollowlogdidgeridoos.com/product-category/music/
01.01.2022 One nation, one blood, one hope #survivalday #australiaday
