The Orutu is a traditional stringed instrument from the Luo community of Kenya and historically only be played by men. Even today, Labdi is the only woman who plays the Orutu professionally.

Nairobi — The man with the 'orutu' plays the stringed instrument shaking his head like a monitor lizard in contrast to the Japanese woman's graceful plucking of the 'koto'. Every time Japanese ...

The band will host an interactive workshop on Saturday, June 25 from 2-4 p.m. at the North Water Street Gallery. A $10 donation is suggested for the workshop. Register online. Kenge Kenge Orutu System ...

With dozens of musicians and dancers from two countries, the Festival boasted a wide variety of musical instruments in its performances. From traditional drums and cymbals to fiddles made with bicycle ...