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Kristian’s talent for finding and making concert quality instruments goes side by side with his expertise in playing them. This is an unbeatable combination and a valuable asset as this allows him to make didgeridoos to very specific standards for his own satisfaction and enjoyment, through this he is able to refine both his skill in crafting fine instruments and also his playing ability. Not many Yidaki Crafters can claim to excel in both areas. Kristian Benton is a proud descendant of the Ngemba tribe of Brewarrina which is located in north-western NSW. He was born in 1975 and grew up in central NSW in a town called Orange (Wiradjuri country). His strong appreciation of Aboriginal culture began at an early age stemming from his indigenous roots. Kristian expressed this through aboriginal studies, art and music during his school years, He continued his strong connections with the culture when he left school and began teaching aboriginal art, it was around this time that he picked