Cultural Information: Wapa

By Xanxa Symanah

 

The wapa is a Varagan musical instrument which is played by blowing down the tube and plucking the strings simultaneously. It is extremely difficult to learn and it takes at least a decade to master even the basics. The best wapa players are in their sixties or older. It is played in some religious and sorcerous rituals as well as for entertainment purposes.

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