Mark Atkins (musician)
Mark Atkins (born January 3, 1957 in Albany WA ) is an Australian musician and artist. He is a descendant of the Yamaji tribe from Western Australia. Atkins is closely connected to his Aboriginal tradition , which is noticeable in the fact that each of his songs tells a story.
Life
Atkins started playing the didgeridoo when he was 10 years old and today, like Charlie McMahon , is one of the most famous players of this instrument. He is one of the few artists who manage to combine the didgeridoo with a wide variety of musical styles, quite contemporary, both as a soloist and in an ensemble.
Mark Atkins has also appeared as a storyteller, songwriter, composer, drummer, guitarist, painter and didgeridoo maker.
Atkins has had a long list of Australian and international appearances and has worked with various well-known artists such as: B. Jenny Morris , Dale Brown, James Morrison , Robert Plant and Jimmy Page ( Led Zeppelin ), Jimmy Barnes, SBS Youth Orchestra, Philip Glass and many others together. At the opening of the Paralympic Games in Sydney in 2000 , he was heard and seen in all media around the world.
In 1990 Mark Atkins won the Golden Didgeridoo Award.
Discography (selection)
- 1994: Didgeridoo Concerto
- 1995: Plays didgeridoo
- 1999: Didgeridoo Dreamtime
documentation
- 2002: Yamaji Man - walking in two worlds ; Australian short documentary about Mark Atkins
Web links
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Atkins, Mark |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian musician and artist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 3, 1957 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Albany |