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Sophie Nzayisenga is the only professional female inanga player in Rwanda to play in public and become profesional.
The Inanga, a traditional harp made from wood is an instrument that has been played exclusively by men, at least in public.
She talks about the tradition of the Inanga and performs a piece of music specially commissioned for the Ballad of Africa.
She performs her song Rwanda Nziza for BBC World Service.
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