Though the didge is an ancient instrument, it has been experiencing increased use in modern music in recent decades. In fact, beginning in the 1960’s, musicians began recognizing the didge as a legitimate instrument and musicologists began modifying the design with nontraditional shapes and materials, creating didgeridoos that are distinctly different than the traditional Aboriginal design. These less traditional forms of the didge are often created from PVC piping, clay, carbon fiber, metal, non-native woods, and a variety of other materials.
One musician who has enjoyed incorporating use of the didgeridoo in his music in recent years is Adam Bay, who is based in Victoria, British Columbia. Bay’s music can be best described as a mix of folk, reggae, and west coast rock. Other surprising uses of the didgeridoo in recent years include the dubstep and techno music genres. Performers around the world are found on street corners and public parks playing the didgeridoo, and use of the didge in modern music has expanded to include trance, Celtic, orchestral, industrial, and tribal rhythm music genres. Recreation of Aboriginal musical styles, such as those found in ancient tribal celebrations and ceremonies have also become popular, and in some areas around the world the didgeridoo has become its own musical genre.
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