The word “didgeridoo” is a pure invention of the settlers! Hearing this strange sound, they transcribed it into an equally surprising onomatopoeia… And yet Aboriginal Australians had (and still have) their own words for this instrument. In this fourth episode (in French) on Aboriginal culture, we talk with Greg (from didgeridoo-passion) about the relationship Aboriginal people have with the didgeridoo today. Is the didgeridoo only for ceremonies? Are women allowed to play? What is traditional and what is folklore? I put all my questions to Greg and, you’ll see, many of his answers may well surprise you. Enjoy the episode!
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The map of the Top End drawn up in 1800, where the settlers heard the didgeridoo
About the author | Grégory Zwingelstein
Hi everyone! I’m Grégory Zwingelstein, the manager of Didgeridoo Passion. I’m happy to share my story and my experiences with the Aboriginal people of Arnhem Land, and to discover Didgeridoo Passion, click here!
Happy blowing, everyone!
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