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Ryka Ali is a very proud ambassador for Australia’s Indigenous youth. Ryka continues to explore new sounds with the didgeridoo, which is one of the world’s oldest woodwind instruments. Ryka’s speciality is performing Australian native animal sounds together with modern sounds along with the sounds of a dj/beat-boxing. Ryka was one of the winners in the Young, Black and Deadly Talent Quest (2003) leading up to a performance at the Sydney Opera House. Ryka’s other performances includes IYP (International Youth Parliament), Yaban Indigenous Concert (2004) and the World Expo in Aichi, Japan (2005). He has performed extensively in Australia and shared his indigenous cultures in New Zealand, Japan and the USA. Ryka has just released a self-titled CD featuring hip-hop/urban sounds combined with the didgeridoo. Ryka is the lead dancer & didgeridoo player for InDidgDance - Australian Indigenous Cultural Performers.Get your own Flash MP3 Player
The 2 indigenous flags of Australia - The Aboriginal Flag was designed by Harold Thomas. Black: The Aboriginal People of Australia. Yellow: The Sun, the giver of life. Red: The Earth and the spiritual relationship we have to the land. The blood that was shed during invasion of our land.The Torres Strait Island Flag was designed by Bernard Namok. Green: Land (Islands of the Torres Strait) Blue: The sea/water/ocean surrounding the islands. Black: The Torres Strait Islanders White 5 pointed Star: The 5 island groups and stars are used for navigation. White Headdress: The Dhari, a headdress worn for dancing & a well-known symbol.