Ethnic Musical Instruments at L-Arka

The "anklung" is supplied by a Javanese organisation made up of many different cultural and religious groups. This project involves something like 2000 people who depend entirely on their craftsmanship for their livelihood.

 

The fascinating "ektara" made of wood is made India by an organisation of women that coordinates the production of crafts by over fifty groups and about fifteen village communities.

 

The "calebassa" made from pumpkin.

 

Bamboo rain sticks are made in Mexico and cactus rain sticks are made in Chile.

 

The African xylophone produced by displaced artisans living in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, and in the region of Bolga in the north of the country.

 

These wood-blocks are made in Chile by an organisation that brings together a number of small artisans who would otherwise be exploited by the unfair market prices.

 

 

This tabla is made in India. The tabla is said to have been introduced, together with the sitar, by the poet and musician Amir Kushrow towards the end of the year 1200.

 

 
   
   
   

 

 

 


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