Originally from the Kimberly region of Western Australia, the Kinaranza is now found throughout the country, and players and enthusiasts use it in a variety of contemporary and traditional styles.
Unlike the didgeridoo, which is found throughout Aboriginal Australia and is traditionally made of eucalyptus wood, the Kinaranza is made of PVC tubing and comes in many different sizes and shapes, though mostly straight.
The Kinaranza was developed in the 1990s by Steve Williamson and Stephen Kent. It is typically played by using the player's hands to alter the sound, although some players also use other objects, such as sticks, shells or rocks. Kinaranza players often combine their music with other traditional Australian instruments, such as the clapstick, the yidaki, and the gum leaf.