{"product_id":"traditional-african-instruments","title":"Traditional African Instruments","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraditional African Instruments\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusic is the heartbeat of Africa. These traditional instruments are not just objects — they are living cultural artefacts, each one carrying the rhythms, ceremonies and stories of the communities that created them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurated by Daniel Okiror — musician, cultural ambassador and founder of Africa Safari — each instrument in this collection is authentic, handcrafted and sourced directly from East African artisans and musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Instruments\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎵 \u003cstrong\u003eKalimba \/ Akogo (Thumb Piano)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gentle, meditative voice of Africa, played across generations in Ateker communities (€55 – €150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎻 \u003cstrong\u003eAdungu\u003c\/strong\u003e — the traditional Ugandan arched harp, a hauntingly beautiful instrument with deep roots in Acholi and Alur culture (€55 – €150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎺 \u003cstrong\u003eAlamaru \/ African Flute\u003c\/strong\u003e — a traditional East African wind instrument with a warm, breathy tone rooted in pastoral and ceremonial traditions (€55 – €150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥁 \u003cstrong\u003eDjembe\u003c\/strong\u003e — the iconic East African drum, hand-carved and skin-topped (€55 – €150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎻 \u003cstrong\u003eOrutu \/ Arigirigi\u003c\/strong\u003e — a traditional Ugandan one-string fiddle, rare and beautiful (€55 – €150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥁 \u003cstrong\u003eEngoma\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditional Ugandan ceremonial drum (€65 – €120)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎺 \u003cstrong\u003eEndingidi\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ugandan tube fiddle, a rare collector's piece (€55 – €85)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎶 \u003cstrong\u003eShakers \u0026amp; Rattles\u003c\/strong\u003e — seed pods, beaded rattles and percussion pieces (€15 – €35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePremium Instruments — By Request\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎸 \u003cstrong\u003eNgoni\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ancient West African lute, ancestor of the banjo, rooted in griot tradition (€850 – €1,500)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎸 \u003cstrong\u003eKora\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 21-string West African harp-lute, handcrafted from a calabash gourd and cowhide (€850 – €1,500)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNgoni and Kora are available by request and subject to availability. Please contact us to discuss your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy These Are Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic instruments — not decorative replicas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by East African artisans and instrument makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurated by a professional African musician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach instrument comes with a brief cultural note about its origin and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery purchase supports music and artisan communities across Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect for musicians, educators, cultural enthusiasts, schools and anyone who wants to bring the sound of Africa into their space.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya, Uganda \u0026amp; West Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurated by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daniel B. Okiror, Africa Safari\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Africa Safari Gift Shop Utrecht\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Africa Safari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58384137224576,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/africa-safari.africa\/products\/traditional-african-instruments","provider":"Africa Safari","version":"1.0","type":"link"}