Experience the rich sounds and diverse cultural heritage of Africa while on the go with our new podcast series dedicated to exploring the continent's musical treasures!

In our debut episode, we delved into the world of the Oja, a fascinating and revered aerophone from southeastern Nigeria. This distinctive wind instrument holds profound cultural significance among the Igbo people, where it serves as both a musical instrument and a communication tool used during ceremonies, festivals, and important community gatherings.

Our host, Kosiso Nwachukwu, along with our knowledgeable guests, Precious Ihezie and Emmanuel Ogala, President of the African Music Library, guided us on an insightful journey about the Oja. You'll hear authentic sound samples and learn how this remarkable instrument continues to resonate through the times.

Ready to discover more? Click the here to listen to our full episode, where we explore the Oja's history, spiritual significance, and its evolving place in contemporary African music.

Don’t forget to subscribe now to our YouTube channel and the Josplay app (https://music.josplay.com/download) as we journey through Africa's diverse musical landscape, one instrument at a time!

Join us for the premiere episode of our new series exploring traditional African musical instruments!

Introducing the African Music Instrument Studies Podcast!

Join us for the premiere episode of our new series exploring traditional African musical instruments!

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