Burrmalala & Lorrpu (Cyclone & White Cockatoo): Dharrapuy - Video
PUBLISHED: May 29, 2008
DESCRIPTION: This is a yirdaki made and painted by David Dharrapuy, Ramingining's main ceremonial yirdaki player. First he plays and sings Burrmalala (Cyclone) and then Lorrpu (White Cockatoo). Note the fine singing voice of Dharrapuy, similar to Djawa and Bonguwuy recorded by Alice Moyle in the 1960s.
David is a recognised manikaymirri (ceremonial song man) and dalkarramirri (ritual specialist).