Burundi is a Central African nation that is closely linked with Rwanda, geographically, historically and culturally.
Burundian-Belgian musicians like Éric Baranyanka from the Burundese royal family, Ciza Muhirwa and, especially, Khadja Nin, have more recently gained prominence.
One feature of Burundian men's folk songs is the presence of an inanga, a type of stringed zither.
[2] Other instruments include:[3] The so-called diverse Burundi beat, filled with distinctive drumming created by Burundi's tribal musicians and recorded by French anthropologists, was used to create unique music by English pop bands Adam and the Ants and Bow Wow Wow.
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