Didgeridoos for rock band

A local gallery director claims to have sourced 12 "authentic" didgeridoos for a high profile American alternative rock band.

Bouddi Gallery director Ms Jody Deamer has said she has sourced 12 yidakis (didgeridoos) from master yidaki maker and player Djalu Gurruwiw for the Foo Fighters' next album.

Djalu, thought to be in his 80s, is a Yolgnu tribal elder and one of a number of Yolgnu men with a worldwide music reputation, said Ms Deamer.

Djalu's international reputation has risen to cult status prompting him to travel to Germany, the USA, Japan and Dubai to provide yidaki performances and tuition.

Ms Deamer said the Foo Fighters appreciated the story behind Australia's most recognised traditional musical instrument.

Email, 3 Feb 2012 Jody Deamer, Bouddi Gallery