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« on: September 29, 2006, 08:37:13 AM »
The nyatiti is an eight-stringed plucked lyre from Kenya. It is a classical instrument used by the Luo people of Western Kenya, typically in Benga music. It is about three feet long. The player holds it to his chest, seated on a low stool, with the base firmly to the ground. Usually it is played together with the oporo, a curved horn.

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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2007, 12:14:29 AM »
Incredible -- this Japanese girl plays wonderful Nyatiti, and speaks both LUO and SWAHILI perfectly -- Kiswahili sounds more natural coming from her. Dholuo seems to give her a few problems, but it passes.



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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2007, 10:27:16 AM »
Quote from: admin on July 27, 2007, 12:14:29 AM
Incredible -- this Japanese girl plays wonderful Nyatiti, and speaks both LUO and SWAHILI perfectly -- Kiswahili sounds more natural coming from her. Dholuo seems to give her a few problems, but it passes.



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