From Wikipedia
The algaita (also spelled alghaita, algayta or algheita) is a double reed wind instrument from the Sahelian region of West-Central Africa that is used by the Bamum, Hausa and Kanuri peoples in Cameroon and Nigeria. Its construction is similar to the oboe-like rhaita and the zurna. The algaita is distinguished from these other instruments by its larger, trumpet-like bell. Instead of keys, it has open holes for fingering, similar to the zurna.
Frequently asked questions
What does an algaita sound like?
Where does the algaita come from?
The algaita originates from Niger.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q2646434 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Algaita – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Wouter van Beek – CC BY-SA 3.0