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Udu Drums Udu is both an African aerophone and an idiophone used by the igbo people of Nigeria. The udu is a clay water jug with an additional hole that aids the sound creation. the instrument is played by hand using a soft hand held device and produces a special and unique bass sound by…
Across many African societies, music is not merely entertainment, it is a social language, a spiritual medium, and a form of historical documentation. Among the Igbo and other groups in southeastern Nigeria, wooden musical instruments occupy a central role in shaping cultural expression. Often called the “voice of the wood,” these instruments communicate messages, reinforce…
Úbò Form: Úbò is an oval shaped instrument that takes the form of a calabash spilt into two and carved with precision . úbò or úbò-aka has 8 metal strings/ keys which are strapped to a wooden soundboard and then hammered onto a half calabash. History: Known to be the oldest musical instrument in…
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