- Burragubba
Adrian Burragubba is an Aboriginal
Australia n musician, known for his exceptional skill with thedidgeridoo .Musical career
His musical performances combine traditional Aboriginal dress and body painting with instruments including an unkeyed didgeridoo and clapsticks. World renowned for his
busking ,cite news| last = |first = |coauthors = |title =Indigenous candidate challenges Beattie | work =ABC News | pages = | publisher =Australian Broadcasting Corporation | date =2004-01-20 | url =http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2004/01/20/1028230.htm | accessdate =2008-09-22] Adrian has been a major figure in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall for the past 16 years and for 3 years in Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise. He has performed at venues for theBrisbane Lord Mayor's office, the Queensland Premier's Department and at other events requiring a "traditional" Aboriginal presence.He has released two musical compilations titled "Didj In Us" (2001) and "Didj a Tale" (2007), as well as a "Beginners Guide to Playing Didjeridoo" (2008).
His musical career is supported by speeches and school performances explaining Aboriginal Australian culture and history. [cite web| title =Burragubba | publisher =Rochedale State School | month = | year = | url =http://www.rochedalss.eq.edu.au/burragubba/ | accessdate =2008-09-22 ] International performances include appearances promoting Aboriginal Australian culture in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Political activism
Burragubba is an activist for the reimbursement of Aboriginal Australians for unpaid work performed for governments in the early days of white settlement in Australia. In 2004 he stood for the Queensland parliament against Premier
Peter Beattie , arguing that the Government's offer of $4,000 reimbursement for each worker was insulting to his people. He attracted 310 primary votes. [cite web|url=http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/state/state2004/results/district7.html|title=2004 State General Election - Brisbane Central - District Summary|date=2004-02-25|publisher=Electoral Commission Queensland|accessdate=2008-09-22]A hunger strike was threatened to highlight the need for Aboriginal culture to be recognised in Brisbane. [cite news| last = |first = |coauthors = |title =Qld: Hunger strike to highlight Aboriginal culture | work =AAP | pages = | publisher =Australian Associated Press | date =2004-01-03 | url =http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-91643250.html | accessdate =2008-09-22 ]
Personal life
Burragubba is from the Wiri people of the Biri Gubba language group of Central Queensland. He is principal of the [http://www.didgeridooschool.com Didgeridoo School] and cultural advisor for [http://www.musgravepark.org.au Musgrave Park Cultural Centre Inc.]
He was born in Brisbane and is recognised by the traditional owners as having historical connection.
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Indigenous Australian music References
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