Amadinda and embaire

Two players on one xylophone interlock: one plays a steady pattern, the other fills the gaps.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Uganda. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Africa: Great Lakes and Indian Ocean.