Austin Aboriginal Instruments produces world class didgeridoos using Texas hardwoods and agave cactus in an attempt to promote further awareness and appreciation of Australian aboriginal music and to generate innovative didgeridoo cultures on the global stage. Ongoing communication with international didgeridoo craftspersons and performers informs AAI’s instrument production processes and guides AAI’s long-term vision of generating innovative approaches to didgeridoo craft and performance.
AAI artists offer didgeridoo workshops, cultural talks and musical demonstrations for schools, organizations, and events. With over 10 years of international live performance experience, AAI artists are available for musical performances and collaborations. In addition, AAI views their instruments as functional art pieces and contribute selected works for exhibition in galleries and art installations internationally.
AAI acknowledges the complex and fascinating wellspring of Yolngu Aboriginal cultural heritage – as well as the contributions of individual Yolngu artists and craftspersons – that continues to guide AAI instrument production processes and musical practice. AAI donates 5% of profits to the Buku-Larrngay Mulka Center to support the production of Yolngu Aboriginal art and music, and to provide supplementary funds for Yolngu cultural heritage preservation projects.