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ALGOJA
Type: SUSHIR VADYA
Algoja is a stringed instrument made of bamboo. It is a major folk instrument of Rajasthan. A double-flute commonly used by the Meo community of Alwar.
ALGOJA in Rajasthan
Material: Bamboo
A set of two equal sized bamboo, beaked flutes. Five finger holes and a fipple hole on each flute. Both the flutes are blown simultaneously by the player. Used by ‘Meo’ community of Alwar, Rajasthan as an accompaniment to their folk and tribal songs.
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