Berimbau

A curved stick, some wire, a gourd, a bit of string, a similar stick and a coin or stone add a small shaker with seeds or stones - complete

Mary

Hold the curved stick on one hand in the other hold the small stick and the caxixi (shaker)strike the string that runs the length of the bow

Mary

The berimbau is still used to accompany capoeira but thanks to Brazilain musicians, this unique instrument has found its way into jazz music

Mary