Oopoochawa

Oopoochawa

Oopoochawa or Opochawa, also known as quisanche (Montevideo, Uruguay) is a type of mbira or lamellaphone from South America.

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References

  • Warner Dietz, Betty and Olatunji, Michael Babatunde. (1965). Musical Instruments of Africa: Their Nature, Use, and Place in The Life of a Deeply Musical People. New York: John Day Company.

Journal Articles

  • Tracey, Hugh, 'A Case for the Name Mbira' in the African Music Society Journal, no. 3 (1964)

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