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Aeotana

The æotana is a small wind instrument made of seven reeds or metal strips fastened in a frame, played by blowing into it. Some African cultures make a similar instrument called a nanga, which is played during royal dances such as the Tshikona.

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The æotana is a small wind instrument made of seven reeds or metal strips fastened in a frame, played by blowing into it. Some African cultures make a similar instrument called a nanga, which is played during royal dances such as the Tshikona.

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