Orutu

The orutu is a one-stringed fiddle native to western Kenya, especially amongst the Luo community.

The term also refers to a genre of music in Kenya which involves this instrument. The instrument is also a central part of the benga musical genre, with the band Kenge Kenge Orutu System being the most prolific users of the musical instrument.

This musical instrument is played a bit like a violin but has a different, more African sound to it. It is accompanied by drums and singing, but these instruments are not very popular as most of Kenya is quite poor and not many have the money to afford the lessons of music or even afford the instrument. There aren't many teachers of this instrument either.