While searching the web for the history of indigenous female didjeridu playing, I came across these articles about the current very difficult situation there. Obviously native Australian women have lots more to worry about than playing didj!

AUSTRALIA: Ignoring Abuse of Aboriginal Women, Children
By Neena Bhandari
ipsnews.net/news.asp
(not for the faint of heart)

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • International News
West Australian Aboriginal Women 18 Times at Risk of HIV: Study
www.thebody.com/content/wo...t25623.html

I don't know what organizations are already involved, but surely we didj players can find a way to help. Even though times are tough, they're tougher over there! With all the joy and healing our music can bring, there must be a way.

super huggers,

Joy


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