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Stu (Didgeristu)
"I
bring the indigenous element of Australia to OKA."
I am from the Yakin andu people of the Torres Strait/Cape
York. My heritage is both of the Aboriginal and Islander
people of Australia. Music is at the core of my culture.
It's an extension of 'me', 'my people', and 'my spirituality'.
Expressing my culture, whether it's through my music,
art or traditional dancing, is so important to me. The
essence of my playing is to offer a journey into my culture
and my life. I'm blessed by Matt and Chris, they're my
shadows, my mentors, my teachers and most of all my best
friends!best friends! |
Matt
For
me, music is life. Everything we experience has a soundtrack,
every memory has a song attached to it, and life has a
vibrant rhythm. "Music is for sharing with others.
It is heartfelt sharing of emotions that people connect
to in music, more so than technical mastery. It is my
hope that by sharing my music, others are touched by it,
and can rediscover their passions." I am proud of
the music OKA is producing , and am looking forward to
the places and people that music will introduce me to.
God is the creator, and we are vessels.g forward to the
places and people that music will introduce me to. God
is the creator, and we are vessels. |
Chris
The instruments I play are the culmination
of my adventures around the globe and life on the Australian
Coast. Music and Surfing have taken me to many places.
I am so stoked when our music takes other people places,
that's what it's all about for me. These traditional
flutes are custodians of the ancient magic of their
people. I play them with utmost respect to their cultures.
Thanks to all the energy workers that use our stuff
as part of healing process, shine on.
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GIG
