Stories > 11. Masters of the Nyatiti 2017

The original concept of the Masters of the Nyatiti programme included a side segment focusing on the orutu ‐ a one‐string fiddle from the same community. Because of time limitations, this could not be done fully; yet the idea of instrument comparison remained and was reintroduced through an instrument comparison forum held on day 8…

Day 10 – Monday July 10th 2017 (as per team’s report): Two master class sessions with the 2 masters of the nyatiti (brought in from Lake Region) – William Obondi Ogutu (recorded on day 4 at his home) and William Obondi Matara, also known as Obondi Diel Matara (interview and several tunes recorded before master…