The orutu is a one-stringed vertical fiddle originated in the pre-colonial societies of Western Kenya, especially amongst the Luo community. [1] In Luhya it's known as Ishiriri. The Luo had …

The orutu is a single-stringed fiddle traditionally played by men from the western part of Kenya, specifically from Luo-Nyanza. However, Lorna Ochieng is one of the few women...

Luo orutu, or simply "orutu", [1] is the one-stringed fiddle [1] of East Africa. [2] It is typically accompanied by Nyatiti lyre, Bul drums, the Nyangile sound box, Ongeng'o metal rings, Asili …

The oriri/orutu is a Lüo musical instrument from western Kenya. Some refer to it as the ‘mourning instrument’. It is made of a resonator open at one end and of an arm supporting a single string. …

The Orutu is a traditional string instrument characterized by its vertical design and single string. It is often referred to as a fiddle and is played with a bow similar to that of a violin. The …

In this Masterclass, he takes you through the Orutu a musical instrument that originates with the Luo community. Did you know that the Orutu is a single-stringed fiddle traditionally played by …

Orutu Kenyan Dance.Orutu is a one-stringed fiddle played using a sisal bow. Orutu ensemble incorporates...

Apr 25, 2023 · The orutu sang on with a sound that mimics a human voice. The single-stringed instrument is a piece of Kenyan history – traditionally played by men only – and rarely …

Oct 23, 2015 · The orutu is a Luo traditional instrument, used in the fast-paced Ohangla genre of Luo Boaz Otieno Akech’s fingers dance across the orutu's taut single string. With a simple …

Apr 4, 2023 · Traditionally, women were not allowed to play instruments like the nyatiti (a musical instrument that typically has eight strings) and orutu. But Labdi Ommes takes pride in breaking …