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Rakatak

The Rakatak is a musical instrument. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The Rakatak is a percussion instrument that originates from Ghana. The rakatak is made of several calabash gourd shells attached to a long, narrow wooden shaft joined to the longer main wooden handle at a 90-degree angle. Rakataks are often used in traditional African... music.

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