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Akogo: Thumb Piano – Percussion

Akogo

The Akogo features as part of the Ugandan string family and has various names depending on dialects, it is also known as an idiophone. The Akogo, also known as the thumb piano or idiophone, is one of the most popular instruments to hail from Uganda. Made up of a series of flexible metal tongues varying […]

Adungu: Bow Harp – String

Adungu

The Adungu is part of the Ugandan string family; with varying features it is also similar to the Adeudeu. The Adungu is part of the Ugandan string family, boasting many features similar to that of the Adeudeu. The Adungu is essentially a nine-string arched harp, consisting of a bowed wooden neck, which is connected to […]