 He lived in south-central Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, Australia, in a remote Aboriginal settlement variously known as Beswick also known as Wugularr, and in nearby Bamyili (now known as Barunga).Blanasi first experimented with the didgeridoo at an early age, imitating the sounds of various animals, including the brolga, one of two animals representing the moieties of his clan.His father later taught him to improve his playing skills, as well as traditional methods of making musical instruments.