Concept information
Definition
- Single-stringed fiddle of the Kamba people in East Kenya, played with a long special bow, made of a special plant. Different fingering from the orutu and the ishiriri. Same function as the orutu and the ishiriri: provides the melody and may be played solo or in sets
Broader concept
- Fiddles (en)
Entry terms
- Mbebe
- Mbeveve
Created
- 2014-10-22
Editorial note
- to be translated (en)
In other languages
URI
http://www.mimo-db.eu/InstrumentsKeywords/6911
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