Burragubba facts for kids
Adrian Burragubba is an Aboriginal Australian musician. He is well-known for playing the didgeridoo. For 30 years, he performed in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall. For the past 17 years, he has been a familiar face in the Gold Coast's Cavill Mall.
Adrian is also known for his work to help Aboriginal people. In 2004, he ran for parliament in Queensland. He wanted the government to pay back wages that Aboriginal workers had not received long ago. He also made news when he was attacked while performing. This attack seemed to be because of his race.
Adrian's Music and Culture
Adrian's performances are a mix of traditional Aboriginal culture and music. He often wears traditional Aboriginal clothes and has body paint. He plays an unkeyed didgeridoo and uses clapsticks. He is famous for his street performances, known as busking. He has been a popular sight in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall for 30 years and in Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, for 17 years.
He has performed for important events, including for the Brisbane Lord Mayor and the Queensland Premier. He is often asked to perform when a "traditional" Aboriginal presence is needed.
Adrian has released two music albums: Didj In Us (2001) and Didj a Tale (2007). He also created a "Beginners Guide to Playing Didjeridoo" (2008).
Besides his music, Adrian gives talks and school performances. He teaches people about Aboriginal Australian culture and history. He has also performed internationally. He has shared Aboriginal Australian culture in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Adrian's Work for Change
Adrian Burragubba is an activist who works for fair treatment for Aboriginal Australians. He believes they should be paid back for work they did without pay. This happened a long time ago when white settlers first came to Australia. In 2004, he ran for the Queensland parliament. He ran against the Premier, Peter Beattie. Adrian felt that the government's offer of $4,000 for each worker was not enough. He believed it was disrespectful to his people. He received 310 votes.
He also once said he would go on a hunger strike. This was to show how important it was for Aboriginal culture to be recognized in Brisbane.
Adrian's Background
Adrian Burragubba belongs to the Babinburra Clan. This clan is part of the Wangan people from the Wiirdi language group in Central Queensland.
He was born in Brisbane. The traditional owners of the land recognize him as having a historical connection to the area.
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