John Thorpe is a solo musician who performs didgeridoo music at various venues &; festivals and has played on BBC radio twice . He also teaches the didgeridoo to people at all levels. Armed with a 'stomp', drums, other percussion, didge and mouth harp, he is a first rate player, performing uplifting and upbeat music . John has been influenced by the traditional Aboriginal music, from where the didgeridoo originated, and also by contemporary dance music. This gives his music an intriguing sound with a dancey vibe. John makes his own didgeridoos and fine tunes them to the sound he wants. With 3 albums to date, John's latest CD is Tukka Dawn - a celebration and marvel of life and rhythm and awakening. His first album, Out The Back was inspired by John's love of Cornwall, of the north Cornish coastline with its beauty and awe as reflected in the album. "With respect and thanks to the originators of this wonderful instrument - the Aborigines" John