Concept information
Definition
- Long cylindrical drum of the Chika and Embu-Mbeere people of Central Kenya. Carved from a large log. Held with a strap on the shoulder during playing, or taken between the legs, so that the players can dance. They change positions duirng the same dance. The drums are accompanied by a whistle, which controls the drum beats, and give the rhythm for the dance passes. It is played by men for entertainment; accompanment of the Mwinjiru dance
Broader concept
- Drums (en)
Entry terms
- Muriempe
- Mwinjiru
Created
- 2019-02-21
Editorial note
- to be translated (en)
In other languages
URI
http://www.mimo-db.eu/InstrumentsKeywords/10078
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