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This melodic percussion instrument, made of wooden slats tuned to a specific scale, is central to traditional Burkinabé music and storytelling. Its unique sound and cultural significance are recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage.
Adolphe Sax, born in Dinant, patented the instrument in 1846, intending it to be a bridge between woodwind and brass families. His workshop was initially in Brussels before he moved to Paris, where the instrument gained widespread recognition.
