Elisabeth Beijerinck, Didge Mama
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Elisabeth (Lies) Caroline Francien Beijerinck (born on December 12, 1970) is a Dutch professional Didgeridoo artist and teacher. She grew up with classical music and received formal education in harp (7 years) and cello (8 years) at the 'Muziekschool Zeeland,' and later under the guidance of Monique Heidema.
In 1989, she began her studies at the art academy 'St. Joost' in Breda, where she focused on interior architecture and sculpture. In 1993, Beijerinck discovered the Didgeridoo, a traditional Australian instrument, and started playing. In 1994, she traveled to Australia and connected with musicians like Si Mullumby.
Since 2001, Beijerinck has been a full-time professional Didgeridoo artist and teacher. She followed workshops for human beatboxing, jaw harp, and harmonic singing. And for her rhythmic skills, she studied African percussion with Ponda O' Brian and samba percussion with Mireille Linger in Amsterdam.
Beijerinck played at prestigious music festivals and theaters across Russia, Europe, Central and South America, Australia, and South Africa. Some notable performances include the DJ Tiësto concert at the Gelredome, performing with the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, as a soloist at the Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Wakefield Cathedral, and the Glastonbury Festival.
Throughout her career, Beijerinck has taken lessons from renowned Didgeridoo players, including Mark Atkins, Alan Dargin, Si Mullumby, Charlie Mc Mahon, Mike Jackson, Mike Edwards, Dj*l* Gurruwiwi, and Jeremy Cloak.
In 2001, Elisabeth Beijerinck, together with Michiel Teijgeler (a.k.a. Mt-Yidaki) and Terence Samson, formed the band 3ple-D, releasing albums 'High from the Lowlands' and 'Zumo'.
Beijerinck is a member of the contemporary classical ensemble 'Herz Ensemble,' dedicated to performing compositions by Kate Moore', including the award (Matthijs Vermeulen prijs) winning 'the Dam'. And contributed to the Album 'Ridgeway'.
She also founded the world music ensemble 'Arches Ensemble' with cellist Lucas Stam, percussionist Terence Samson, and drummer Clara de Mik. Additionally, Beijerinck joined forces with bansuri player Aura Victoria Rascón to create 'SANSZUS,' and recording the album 'Aera, Tales of a Breathing Planet'.
Throughout her career, Beijerinck has toured multiple times with the Australian band 'Loonaloop' and contributed to several of their albums, including 'Skipping Stones,' 'Life ain't TV,' and 'Constellations'.
Beijerinck has been teaching the Didgeridoo, earning her the nickname 'Didge Mama'.
With 'Memorable Moments', Beijerinck plays for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, children, and teenagers where she stimulates the benefits of sound and movement.
Between 2006 and 2019, Beijerinck participated in the Klawer program in South Africa, using music, dance, and art to educate and inspire underprivileged children..
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