Kalangu

MembranophoneHour-glass Shaped Tension DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageGbagyi

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codegbr

City / RegionNiger State, Suleja Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyMembranophone

Instrument TypeHour-glass Shaped Tension Drum

ContentAnnouncement, Death, Names, Praises, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced in rural communities

Entry AuthorsAkpos Veronica and Elena Oh

Coordinates9.1701, 7.1861

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