Ray ‘Corowa” Buchanan is a proud Gumbaynggirr man from New South Wales. He has dedicated over four decades to traversing Australia, imparting his rich cultural heritage at festivals, schools, and community gatherings. Through the captivating mediums of yidaki, dance, and storytelling, he has endeavored to preserve and share his ancestral traditions.

Renowned as a featured performer, Ray has graced the stage of countless festivals alongside esteemed artists showcasing his mesmerizing presence. His journey with the yidaki began in his teenage years, marking the genesis of a lifelong passion for Indigenous culture and performance art.

• Genre: First Nation traditional

• Instrumentation: Yidaki, Didgeridoo, Dance

• Size: solo to 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 PA system for large events

• Location: WA