Indigenous people in australia
creator ancestors in ceremonial song and dance. New styles of Indigenous music have
developed and merged with other musical genres, like rock music. The various Indigenous
Australian communities developed unique musical instruments and folk styles.
The didgeridoo, which is widely thought to be a stereotypical instrument of Aboriginal
people, was traditionally played by people of only the eastern Kimberley region and Arnhem
Land (such as the Yolngu), and then by only the men
More recently, Indigenous Australian musicians have branched into rock and roll, hip hop and
reggae. One of the most well known modern bands is Yothu Yindi playing in a style which
has been called Aboriginal rock. [australia.gov.au]
Traditional recreation
Woggabaliri is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission as the oldest Indigenous
game and is the earliest depicted by Europeans. Woggabaliri is a non-competitive "co-