Name and Country |
Do you tell your friends and audience about the cultural background of the didj? |
What do you tell people about the cultural background of the didj? |
Aleksandar from Macedonia (FYR) |
Always |
It is one of the oldest musical instruments on our little green planet, created by people of whom I always want to learn more. |
Allen from USA |
Sometimes |
It originated in Australia and is played by aborigines. |
Andrew from USA |
Always |
That it Was Made by Australian Aboriginals & how good the Quality and how you go find them naturally with termites... |
Angus from Canada |
Sometimes |
It is one of the oldest instruments on earth and it originated from Australia |
Anonymous |
Always |
I tell that didj it isn't only an instrument, its an art with centuries that must be preserved. Its a way of live. |
Ashley from USA |
Sometimes |
That they are originally made by australian aboriginals |
Barney from USA |
Mostly |
As mentioned above. Try to give a brief background about the culture. If the person shows interest I expand to include the Spiritual aspects that it has for the Aborigines. |
Brian from USA |
Mostly |
The didgeridoo originated in Australia around 1500 years ago. Not specifically used for entertainment, they were a large part of traditional ceremonies. Most tribes only allowed men to play, although today, some tribes have allowed women to play as well. |
Anonymous from Switzerland |
Sometimes |
That it was originally made by a small group, perhaps a few tribes, in Arnhem Land, but it has now been taken out of cultural context and assumed generic proportions. |
Carol Roughgarden from USA |
Mostly |
The didgeridoo (also called yidaki) is unique to Australia only. This instrument became popular at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Because of its mass appeal, con men from other countries made non-authentic didges for a fast buck. Some copy-cat instruments were/are man-made from hard wood; some made of eucalyptus, but the eucalyptus groves were stripped clean for another quick dollar. Native Aborigines only use what is needed; they are not greedy, they are not wasteful. Their product is made with their hands and heart. |
Chris from Canada |
Only if asked |
The tradition behind the didj |
Anonymous |
Never |
I don't know the back ground well enough |
Anonymous from Australia |
Mostly |
I tell them that the didgeridoo is found traditionally only in the northernmost areas of the northern territory and only a small number of tribes use it in their culture to this day. |
Anonymous from USA |
Mostly |
I don't know much so I tell them how the didj was made. |
Anonymous |
Mostly |
The Didgeridoo represents the primordial sound of the earth. Developed by the aboriginal people of Australia |
Anonymous |
Only if asked |
An ancient instrument created by the original Australians, generally used for ceremonial purposes |
Dustin from USA |
Sometimes |
How they are often misrepresented through ignorant (or just liars) vendors slinging "authentic" crap that came from china or Indonesia, and how that supporting those didgeridoo "factories" are helping to kill our planet and the last of a dying culture, more than 40000 years old, and id give them a few tips on how to select a true authentic didge. not some crap "tourist didge" being sold as aboriginal originality. often with a terrible price tag for a "toy" |
Ed from Netherlands |
Only if asked |
That its from australia and used by the aboriginals that are the native people of australia. |
Anonymous |
Only if asked |
Go look at Wikipedia |
Anonymous |
Mostly |
Used mostly for ceremonies and dances, explain drones and different vocals. |
Anonymous |
Always |
That is was used mainly by aboriginal people in the northern parts of Australia and is played in ceremonies that tell stories handed down from generation to generation, also used in various sacred ceremonies. |
Giovanni from USA |
Mostly |
That it is a "naturally" made instrument. It is an Australian Aboriginal instrument. It is the oldest known musical instrument. It is mainly used during rituals and celebrations. When played, it is considered a background instrument. |
Anonymous |
Sometimes |
Aboriginal instrument that has been used for many years. |
Hans from Belgium |
Mostly |
Its origin from Arnhem Land, different playing styles, animal noises, etc |
Hector from Spain |
Mostly |
I tell them that it's an aboriginal instrument played since ancient times by the first people of Australia, and some legends about the Dreamtime. |
Henry from USA |
Always |
How the instrument was conceived. Telling the story of the campers who took a stick out of the fire and blew into it, The termites blown out became stars in the sky. |
Howard from USA |
Always |
It comes from the Australian Aborigines and has been played by them for thousands of years |
Ines Villegas from USA |
Only if asked |
It is played by the australian aborigines. |
Istvan from Hungary |
Always |
Didgeridoos are distinctive woodwind instruments, unique to Australian Aboriginal culture. However it's not known when the first Didgeridoos were created, but they've been made and played by Aboriginal people in northern Australia for a very long time. |
Janusz from Poland |
Mostly |
The oldest instrument in the world. Aboriginal culture is renewing at this time. Aborigines had completely different view of the reality - Dreamtime. |
Jason Hilliard from USA |
Only if asked |
As much as I know |
Anonymous |
Always |
That it could be the world's oldest wind instrument, used by the indigenous peoples of northern australia, dating back 1500 years according to cave and rock paintings. Used in ceremonial and religious rituals and were even used as long-distance communication. |
João Aguilar from Portugal |
Sometimes |
I try to explain that the didgeridoo has a very old and interesting history, I explain how did the didge appeared and how is a didge born in nature. I explain the fact why aboriginal people used the didgeridoo to make animal sounds and how they communicated with the didgeridoo, |
Anonymous from USA |
Always |
Oldest instrument in worked, sacred |
John Munday from USA |
Always |
I discuss the didj as the origin of stars. |
John Popyk from USA |
Mostly |
Sadly,I am from the USA.... Most people here are way too into themselves to care about anything or anybody else. So I regret to to say I only try to tell people about the cultural background of the didgeridoo. |
Johnny Copley from USA |
Always |
The Didgeridoo,also known as Yidaki, was originally used by Aboriginal groups in the Northern areas of Australia, mainly an area of the Northern Territory. But over time the didgeridoo spread throughout 40 different tribes. Didgeridoos were used in the sacred ceremonies or corroborees. |
Anonymous |
Sometimes |
I tell people that it is used by the aboriginals in Australia |
Judy Echols from USA |
Always |
That it is an Australian instrument. That is one of the oldest in the world, That it is used for telling stories |
Anonymous |
Sometimes |
From Australia |
Anonymous |
Only if asked |
Very important in the aboriginal culture. |
Anonymous |
Mostly |
As much as possible. |
Kenny Brooks from USA |
Always |
This is an instrument that originates from the aborigine people of northern australia. They use the instrument to communicate and during rituals. |
Kristin from Canada |
Mostly |
Like a lot of the traditional objects of the aboriginal society in Canada, they are deeply ingrained in the history of the country. But they are also being distributed so widely that not all didjes are made in Australia, in the traditional manner. |
Kurt Bendl from USA |
Sometimes |
The aboriginals in Australia have played for thousands of years. |
Lindsey from Canada |
Always |
It is used by Australian Aboriginals in ceremonies, social events, and gatherings, it promotes meditation and healing |
Lisa Hallam from Canada |
Always |
That it was an instrument used by the aboriginals for ceremonies and celebrations. that it is a sacred instrument and should only be made by the aboriginals in order to preserve their culture. |
Anonymous |
Sometimes |
Australian Aboriginal instrument |
Marco from Italy |
Always |
I tell them about the dreamtime stories, about aboriginal culture, and about a strange man called bruce chatwin...I want people know how aboriginal people suffered, what is the so-called "stolen generation", and what an huge cultural treasure they have |
Marko from Slovenia |
Rarely |
Only the straight facts: an oldest wind instrument from aboriginal australian people |
Marzia from Italy |
Sometimes |
They use it to relax |
Matthew Stoneburner from USA |
Always |
The Making of a true didge. |
Maurice Crenshaw from USA |
Mostly |
How the aborigine people are mostly cheated of their heritage |
Anonymous from Australia |
Only if asked |
People often ask whether females are traditionally "allowed" to play didj, and I tell them that from what I can gather, it depends on the tribe. |
Anonymous |
Never |
Hopefully no one will ask.. |
Mike from USA |
Always |
That the instrument is played only by men and usually accompanies singing. It is often joined with percussion from drums, seed rattles, clappers, stamping sticks, or clapping. |
Murray from Australia |
Always |
I tell them that it is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world and it comes from the aboriginals in australia |
Nikhil from India |
Always |
That it is used for dancing and singing in ceremonial rituals and that only men play the didgeridoo and sing during ceremonial occasions, whilst both men and women may dance etc etc.. |
Nikki from USA |
Always |
The didj is one of the oldest woodwind instruments. It originates from Australia, and it's is still played by its native people, the Aboriginals, as well as people all over the world who love the didj too. |
Anonymous from Netherlands |
Sometimes |
Aboriginals, used for rituals and for moments to dance and sing. Originally they are hollowed out by termites. Natural process. Could be used as communication, the sound travels far. |
Otto from Finland |
Mostly |
It was invented by the aboriginal peoples of Australia and it's considered the oldest wind instrument in the world. |
Patrick Franko from USA |
Only if asked |
It's not a foghorn. It's one of the oldest sounds in the world. |
Paul Sedgwick from USA |
Always |
The didgeridoo is used in a traditional capacity as a conduit for accessing a mystical space called the Dreamtime where totemic animals and figures are called upon to assist the people in clarifying questions, solving problems, and for general guidance. |
Peter Gabor Balazs from Hungary |
Always |
I read more about the DREAM TIME, aborigines, and the ceremonies... |
Robert from USA |
Rarely |
Most the people I am around know about the Aboriginal origination of the Didgeridoo, At least here in Oregon, the Didgeridoo is "the Icon" of the Australian Aboriginal people. I have not encountered a person who did not know (yet). |
Robert from USA |
Always |
That it is the oldest known wind instrument. I tell how they are made, where the most prevalent areas they are found. And try to explain circular breathing. |
Ron from USA |
Sometimes |
I don't play yet as I don't have a didj yet, but I still have occasion to let people know a bit about the making and sound of the didj |
Ruben Dewulf from Belgium |
Sometimes |
The aboriginals use didgeridoo also for healing but they won't tell how it works because they want to protect lot off cultural background of the didj because they had in the past to many problems with the "white humans". We have to respect their cultural background privacy |
Ryan Holbrook from USA |
Always |
Everything I know! And definitely to respect the Aborigine by avoiding certain songs in the presence of Aborigines and elders. |
Salvatore Augeri from France |
Sometimes |
They Known that the didj is an aboriginal people instrument |
Anonymous from Russia |
Never |
I don't know the cultural background |
Sergio Ruiz Sierra from Mexico |
Always |
The are magic people, with an incredible power for telepathy, they are nomads and people with great soul and spirit. |
Shannon from USA |
Never |
I don't really know. I just want to learn to play one and relax. |
Sheila Cash from USA |
Sometimes |
From the Australian Aborigines |
Anonymous from Canada |
Sometimes |
That they come from australia, is made by termites and is an old instrument. |
Stéphane Eduardo Longtin from Canada |
Always |
I explain where does it come from, and what are the purposes of the instrument, how old it's aged and that the name didgeridoo was not invented by the aboriginal people. |
Anonymous from USA |
Sometimes |
See above. |
Stew from USA |
Mostly |
How its made and used |
Anonymous from USA |
Never |
See above |
Zachary from USA |
Mostly |
Important in Native African cultures. |
