Jeremy Donovan
Is a descendant of both the Gumbaiingirr and KuKu-Yalanji tribes and has been playing didgeridoo in both traditional and contemporary performances for over 8 years. Widely acclaimed as one of the leading Indigenous didgeridoo players of Australia, Jeremy's exceptional skill with the didgeridoo, and extensive knowledge of his cultural heritage has earned him the recognition of his peer's as a master storyteller and performer.
Over the last 10 years, he has been greatly influenced by a number of tribal elders from his communities and others across Australia. These influences have given him greater ambitions to show the true richness of his amazing heritage.
Today, he is an amazing role model for both the Indigenous and Non Indigenous youth of Australia. As a result, Jeremy's masterful didgeridoo playing and passion has seen him become one of Australia 's Premier didgeridoo performers.
Throughout Jeremy's busy life he always sets aside time focus on one of his greatest passions. Spending time with "At Risk" adolescents is one of Jeremy's greatest passions. Working with Urban Indigenous Youth, Jeremy encourages these youth to follow in his footsteps. His message is very blunt yet very powerful.
"Learn your culture be proud of where you come from, and never forget the struggle the generations before us have faced. Don't Blame others for your trouble or problems. You control your own Destiny."
"I make it my job to educate people from many nations around the world about the beauty of my traditional culture"
In addition to his passion for music, Jeremy is also a talented young artist with a growing reputation. His art is continually exhibited in Galleries around the Globe. Jeremy has had 6 solo exhibitions. On all occasions, his entire body of work was sold. Jeremy's artwork has gained a lot recognition from the USA with large private collections in California, Seattle and Colorado. Jeremy's work is dynamic using modern expression and deep rooted traditional stories.
Since 2005, Jeremy has spent extended periods of time working throughout the USA. Performing at festivals, corporate functions and different spiritual events. Jeremy is a deeply spiritual man who thrives on spending time with indigenous people from all over the world.
Apart from playing in various nightclubs alongside some of Sydney finest DJs, he has also toured extensively throughout the USA , Canada , Germany , Switzerland , Italy and the UK playing at both World Music Festivals and cultural centres.
Jeremy has played at many prestigious venues and events including the Queen Elizabeth II and the Amsterdam cruise liners, and one of the openings of the ground breaking film "Rabbit Proof Fence" (which shares close similarities to Jeremy's family history). In 2007 Jeremy spent an extended period of time Performing at the "Paris" casino in Las Vegas where he captivated audiences with his heart and Soul.
He has also performed for corporate groups such as PepsiCo International, The Northern Territory Tourism Commission, and Sony (namely for the American rock group "System of a Down"). In 2005 Jeremy opened a Neil Diamond Concert infront of a full house at the Staple centre in Los Angeles.
In 2008 Jeremy Presented a painting and performed a private show for the very Beautiful and Strong Louise Hay.
It is Jeremy's Humility in how he presents himself that will see him shine as one of Australia's most promising faces.
Thats great to hear Jeremy. Is it the Sedona venture again? Do you need help organizing anything? Maybe we can try to get you some performances while you are here!
I am so filled with joy that you will be performing with His Holiness and know it will be a spiritual event that will alter you regardless of religious practice or belief.
I was Blessed enough to do two full weeks of learning Buddhist teaching from the Dalai Lama in 2002 after those sessions I took my Bodhisattva Vow. It is a challenge to effectively practice a belief system outside of its own culture. We are Judeo-Christian nations from our laws to our social mores and sociocultural beliefs, pressures and expectations. Even holding a belief in reincarnation is an anathema to people who cleave strongly to Christianity-- yet it is of great import to those of Buddhist belief.
I chose a vow that I believe is private in the sense that I don't have to share it-- I chose, through that vow that I will continue to be reborn to work on this plane; enlightened or not (for once you are enlightened that is your last lifetime); in order to help others for as long as the world needs that help. The first Noble Truth in Buddhism is "Life
thx 4 addin!!! unbelieveble,sounds....Goose bumps and chicken skin, everytime I listen..How can I get some of ur sounds on cd? or can I? Keep it up! pl are havin a hard time comin up w/ new actions, in time and age, this is definatly diff.....LOV IT!
Truly so happy to have met you. Always a pleasure to find people who find their cultural heritage and meld it into the person that they are in the modern world proving that it will always have a place no matter what year, century or millinium it might be. We carry our ancestry in our soul and it's important that people recognise that so that they can go about healig those aspects that need to be healed and build o the richness that they carry within themselves through their ancestors.
You have a lot to teach and so much to offer to a culture that has been desiminated thoughout time and can be made strong again by people such as yoursef with passion, spirit and heart. Your Grandfather is with you.
Jeremy. I have thought about you a lot since we met in california at JT. I wanted to express and reiterate how deeply you have influenced me not only as a didgeridoo player but also as a living being. Your songs come into my mind nearly everyday.
I look forward to being able to give you a hug again and say hello. Maybe you will be in Arizona sometime again soon.
hello, here we go, a eucalyptus in arizona. this was out and about, but then i saw one at my complex too...and i did what you said and it reminds me of so much magic and healing and felt so good to smell. thank you so much! i love these trees.
I would love to see you out in Arizona in the Spring. Thank you for telling me about eucalyptus. I sometimes celebrate New years with Australia before it is here. It just happens that way. I tend to hear about it over there...peace, nancy
sometimes i have dreams about australia. there are eucalyptus trees here too. they are adaptable to the desert here. i just love those trees somehow a lot.
your art is so incredibly beautiful and your music made my morning so nice. thank you.
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