The mvet is a stringed musical instrument, the harp-lute or stick zither, of the Fang people of Gabon, Cameroon, São Tomé and Equatorial Guinea. Somewhat resembling the Mande kora, but larger and simpler, it consists of a tubular stick of palm-raffia or bamboo, between one and two metres long, with usually three calabash resonators. A central vertical bridge divides four or five gut or metal strings, played both sides of the bridge. The instrument is held horizontally on the chest to close or op

The Soku is one of the oldest stringed instruments. Also known as the n’diaraka or njarka in Songhai, the Soku is a rare and ancient traditional West African fiddle. It features in Wassoulou music of southwest Mali. In this video, Daouda Sissoko is playing the Soku in Mali. (Via @visualsbyponzio on instagram) | African Drumming