Obokano
The obokano is a large bass bowl lyre from Kenya. It is used by the Gusii ethnic group. The Gusii region is inhabited by Kisii People. Currently it is referred to as .
The instrument is made from a skin of a cow or goat and a bowl like structure curved out of a wood stump. It consists of eight strings whose tensions on the crossbar can be adjusted to produce different tones. It has been described as "the double-bass of East Africa."
Musicians who play the Obokano are; Ontiri Bikundo, Dismus Nyang'au, Onyoni Sakawa, Grandmaster Masese and Ratai Arati amongst others.Listening
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