- Goje
Infobox Instrument
name=Goje
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*Bowed string instrument
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related=The Goje, is one of the many names for a variety of one or two-stringed
fiddles fromWest Africa , almost exclusively played by ethnic groups inhabiting theSahel and Sudan sparsely vegetatedgrassland belts leading to theSahara .Snakeskin or lizard skin covers agourd bowl, and ahorsehair string is suspended on bridge. A Goje is played with abowstring .The Goje is commonly used to accompany song, and is usually played as a solo instrument, although it also features prominent in ensembles with other West African string, wind or percussion instruments, including the
Shekere orNey .The various names by which the Goje are known by include: Goge (
Hausa /Zarma ), Gonjey (Dagomba ,Gurunsi ), Gonje, (Mamprusi -Dagomba ), Njarka (Songhay ), N'Ko (Bambara ,Mandinka and otherMande languages), Imzad (Tuareg).References
*Liner notes by
Steve Jay in "Ghana: Ancient Ceremonies: Dance Music & Songs," Nonesuch Explorer Series, 1979, re-released, 2002. catalog number or ASIN: B00006C75YExternal links
* [http://www.asza.com/igoge.shtml "Goge" at ASZA.com]
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