Permanent Presidential Music Commission presents LITUNGU - a lyre from Kenya, with its cultural dance.

THIS IS THE STORY OF THE LITUNGU

Litungu is a Bukusu lyre made of 7 strings. It has two arms running from resonator that are joined by the cross bar. The resonator is made from a special tree called kumutua. The instrument was originally played by only men among the bukusu. The litungu ensemble comprises of Litungu, Luwengele (hand rattle), Vipangalia (shakers) and siriri. Litungu accompanies most of ceremonial dances of the Bukusu.

PROJECT CREDITS

Song Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Kenmusic
Arranged by Edmond Obillah

Video Director: Neskon on Fleek
Drums: Michel Ongaro
Guitars - Isaac Mugunda
Bass - Mike Munene

Project Director: Dr. Donald Otoyo
Executive Producer: Permanent Presidential Music Commission

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