Jahmarley - Dancer, Yidaki, Smoking
Jahmarley - Dancer, Yidaki, Smoking
Acclaimed cultural performer Jahmarley, a proud Gomeroy Man is one of Australia’s most exciting traditional educators, dancers and didgeridoo players. Performing since the age of 15, he trained in Traditional cultural practice under the direction of his father and uncles, thereby passing on the legacy of 40,000 years of tradition.
Jahmarley is also a renowned comic and won the 2020 Deadly Funny National Grand Final for his comedic didgeridoo set. Dedicated to preserving and growing the strength of First Nation people, Jahmarley performs as a soloist and also in a troop to bring traditional performance to life.
Instrumentation: Yidaki, (didgeridoo) clapsticks, songman
Genre: Traditional and contemporary Aboriginal music and dance
Size: soloist - group
Hire For: Conferences, Sporting events, Corporate events, Naidoc, Reconciliation and Sorry Day, Education, Welcome to Country support, Smoking Ceremony, Yidaki Demonstrations
Equipment Supplied: Requires a microphone for large events
Location: Qld - will travel
Skin - - Wajji Wahlu Weangun - meaning Law man and Healing Medicine man
“Jahmarley was fabulous! The residents loved him!!! He was very engaging and told funny stories with his Yidaki. We will be looking at more traditional entertainment for the residents in the future. He also stayed back to chat with the residents. Please pass on our sincere thanks to him.”