Yakandi

Chordophone (plucked)Harp-Like InstrumentMultiple instruments

LanguageBura

MacrofamilyAfro-Asiatic

ISO Codebwr

City / RegionBorno State, Biu Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyChordophone (plucked)

Instrument TypeHarp-Like Instrument

ContentOfficial, Poetics / proverbs, Praises, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsTolulope and Elena Oh

Coordinates10.6117, 12.1919

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