Litungu

Litungu

The "litungu" is a traditional lyre played by the Luhya ethnic group of Kenya (including the Bukusu subgroup). It has seven strings.

External links

* [http://picasaweb.google.com/zinatree/Kenya5/photo#5087506315324261154 "Litungu" photo]

Listening

* [http://www.faustuss.com/listen/litungu.html "Litungu" audio samples]


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