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Janzi (musical instrument)

Janzi
String instrument
Classification String instrument
Hornbostel–Sachs classification
(Composite chordophone Plucked)
Developed2015
DecayMedium
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Janzi is a Ugandan string instrument invented by the musician James Ssewakiryanga, also known as Ssewa Ssewa. It was vetted and accorded utility model protection by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) under the Harare protocol and registered by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau in 2017.

The instrument has been a major instrument in all Janzi Band and Ssewa's performances since its inception, as well as being adopted by other musicians.