International Library of African Music AfroLoops: discovering the instruments of Africa

#4  4. The Uhadi Bow

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The Uhadi Bow is a traditional Xhosa instrument. It creates one of the most distinctive sounds of all African instruments and is traditionally played by women. Hear how it's made and played in this edition of Afroloops.
Season 1 / Episode 4 6 Nov 2019 English South Africa Performing Arts · Education

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