Kayamb

The topic of Kayamb is an issue that has generated interest and debate over the years. Over time, Kayamb has proven to be a relevant and important topic in different areas of society. From its impact on the global economy to its influence on popular culture, Kayamb has captured the attention of academics, experts, and enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will explore different facets of Kayamb, breaking down its impact, relevance, and evolution over time. Through critical and exhaustive analysis, we will seek to understand the complexity and importance of Kayamb today.

A kayamba

The kayamb or kayamba is a flat musical instrument, a shaken idiophone, used in the African countries to play different types of music. It is called maravanne in Mauritius, or caïamb or kayanm in Reunion.[1]

Kayambas are made of reed (or sugar cane flower stems) and its tubes filled with jequirity or canna seeds.[2][3]

They are also played in some East African countries like Kenya.[4]

References

  1. ^ Peter Hawkins (2007). The Other Hybrid Archipelago: Introduction to the Literatures and Cultures of the Francophone Indian Ocean. Lexington Books. pp. 109–. ISBN 978-0-7391-1676-0.
  2. ^ Jacques K. Lee (1990). Sega: The Mauritian Folk Dance. Nautilus. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-9511296-1-6.
  3. ^ Viva. Viva Publishers. 1983. p. 58.
  4. ^ Garland Encyclopedia of World Music (11 January 2013). The Concise Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. Routledge. pp. 65–. ISBN 978-1-136-09570-2.