Nyanga pan pipes
This set of 4 instruments, called Nyanga by the Nyungwe people from the Tete district of Mozambique, represent a basic starter set:- part of an ensemble that can include up to 30 instruments. The music played on them is very exciting, and extremely challenging, involving blowing and singing interlocking rhythmic patterns, while dancing intricate steps. If you want an introduction into the complexities of African Music, these are for you.
It is made from bamboo or giant cane.
Xhosa Uhadi bows
A traditional instrument from our area, the Uhadi requires a shift in western musical perceptions. The scale is built up from the harmonic series resulting from the overtones of the two fundamental notes played on the single string. These overtones are separated and amplified by changing position of the instrument, which tunes the resonating air space between the gourd resonator and the player's chest. This deceptively simple instrument will encourage you to explore new horizons - music will never be the same again!!
It is made from a piece of wood and a dried gourd. The string is made of stiff grass.
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