ALGOJA

Type: SUSHIR VADYA

Algoja is a stringed instrument made of bamboo. It is a major folk instrument of Rajasthan. A double-flute commonly used by th Meo community of Alwar.


ALGOJA in Rajasthan

Material: Bamboo

A set of two equal sized bamboo, beaked flutes. Five finger holes and a fipple hole on each flute. Both the flutes are blown simultaneously by the player. Used by ‘Meo’ community of Alwar, Rajasthan as an accompaniment to their folk and tribal songs.

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