Tuesday 13 July 2010

Circular Quay, Aboriginal buskers

A group of Aboriginal buskers can usually be found at Circular Quay making music using a didgeridoo and clapsticks. Last week, NAIDOC Week celebrations were held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

24 comments:

  1. Love it! It's fun to see different street musicians from all over the world.

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  2. I find very interesting this display of culture!

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  3. They certainly have the very best of spots for their busking. I do find it a little sad though. And yet I dont find the other buskers sad - just a way of earning a living. I think I shall have to adjust my emotions!

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  4. What a shame, we can't hear the music.

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  5. Pretty cool. I bet tourists take pix with them eh?

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  6. ewok1993, the tourists certainly do and the buskers don't mind posing for pictures between performances.

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  7. Fantastic! Wish I could hear the music, too! Love your photos as always! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  8. it must be very interesting to walk down the streets and listen to their music.

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  9. There is something about the sound of a Didgeridoo that I find fascinating.

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  10. Looks like an interesting, fun street. The music certainly gives it so much character.

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  11. My husband has a didgeridoo. He hasn't learned to play it yet. I enjoy listening to taped music that we have, though.

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  12. So sad to see how they ended!!
    Thanks for your comment!
    Bye
    Serge

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  13. Serge Cornillet, while its true that life may be sad for some Aboriginal people, these buskers seem quite happy to be performing their music.

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  14. interesting costumes! would love to hear them playing!

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  15. why you did not take a video for us to hear them playing! just kidding! lol!

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  16. Redruby, you'll have to come to Australia and experience the music for your self. :)

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  17. These buskers are great! I see them around sometimes...

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  18. I love this, especially the fact that the traditional music is amplified with modern technology.

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  19. Too Deadly ... Tammy and Bennelong are very talented and are great ambassadors for the Aboriginal Community and the Gumbaingirr People in particular.

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