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ọjà. The ọjà // ⓘ is an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people and continues to play a significant role in their musical traditions. The Igbo people, who are indigenous to Nigeria, are renowned for the utilization of the ọjà (flute) traditional musical instrument in cultural activities or events.
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A typical udu. Igbo music (Igbo: Egwu nkwa ndi Igbo) is the music of the Igbo people, who are indigenous to the southeastern part of Nigeria.The Igbo traditionally rely heavily on percussion instruments such as the drum and the gong, which are popular because of their innate ability to provide a diverse array of tempo, sound, and pitch. [1]
Ikorodo music, is a traditional Igbo musical ensemble.The genre is entrenched within the cultural fabric of the Nsukka people in Enugu State, Nigeria. [1] The traditional folk genre encapsulates a distinctive cultural tradition characterized by a symphony of specific musical elements and intricate performance practices.
Ogene ndi Igbo. Ogene is a style of Igbo music consisting of, and taking its name from, the ogene instrument, which is a large metal bell. [1] The Ogene instrument has historically been made by the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is one of the most important metal instruments of the people.
The Igbo people have a melodic and symphonic musical style. Instruments include opi otherwise known as Oja [5] [6] a wind instrument similar to the flute, igba, and ichaka. [7] Another popular musical form among Igbo people is highlife, which is a fusion of jazz and traditional music and widely popular in West Africa.
Ekpili is specific in the sense that the genre isn't crowded with so many instruments with the main focus being the vocals which narrates important messages for listeners. [12] This style of Igbo folk genre is often described as " Akuko-na-egwu " (Story-in-music) in which the artist narrates a story in musical form with occasional instrumental ...
Udu Music. An Udu percussion pot Sound of plastic, or fiberglass Udu. The kim-kim or Udu is a plosive aerophone (in this case implosive) and an idiophone of the Igbo of Nigeria.In the Igbo language, ùdù means 'vessel' or 'pot'. [1]