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Mark Atkins

Mark Atkins is an Australian Aborigine musician known for his skill on the didjeridu, a traditional instrument.

Mark Atkins is also a storyteller, songwriter, composer and painter. He descends from the Yamitji people of Western Australia. He was the 1990 winner of the Golden Didjeridu competition . He has worked with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Hothouse Flowers, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, among others.

Discography

  • Didgeridoo Concerto 1994.
  • Plays Didgeridoo 1995.
  • Didgeridoo Dreamtime Arc Music , 1999.
  • The Sound of Gondwana: 176,000 Years in the Making (compilation), Black Sun Music /Celestial Harmonies 1997.
  • The Rough Guide to Australian Aboriginal Music (compilation), World Music Network .

See also

List of Australian Aboriginal musicians Music of Australia


Mark Atkins is also the name of a bluegrass musician.

Last updated: 08-24-2005 18:37:40