The udu is an African instrument whose name – udu – means “vessel” in Igbo. It’s a water jug with an added hole! Usually it’s made of clay and played by hand (no mallets or sticks). Wait til you see this!
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Fascinating! I’ve never heard of an udu nor heard it played.
Now that was unusual to say the least! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Thea!
Wow! Never heard of this and don’t think I’ve ever actually ‘heard’ it before.
Me neither, Denise. I figured my only option was a ukulele, but when I listened to this, I had to go with it.
Wow! I wouldn’t have believed such sound could come from a water jug – it was haunting.
Right? How could I choose ukulele when this exists?!
lol! How indeed. It’s great to learn new things 🙂