Leslie Anderson

Leslie Anderson

MSc Graduate in Music History. Love music and have a keen interest in writing about instruments and music genres. Can play the guitar, piano and flute.

Quena Musical Instrument Facts

Quena Instrument Facts

Quena Instrument Description The Quena is a traditional Andean wind instrument known for its distinct, haunting sound. It is a notched flute typically made of bamboo or wood and features a unique mouthpiece and finger hole arrangement. The quena is…

Cajón Musical Instrument Facts

Cajón Instrument Facts

Cajón Instrument Summary The Cajón is a box-shaped percussion instrument originally from Peru, known for its versatile and resonant sound. Played by slapping the front or rear faces (typically thin plywood), the cajón is widely used in Afro-Peruvian, flamenco, and…

Moxeño Musical Instrument Facts

Moxeño Instrument Facts

Moxeño Instrument Description The Moxeño is a traditional wind instrument from the Andes, particularly used by indigenous communities in Bolivia. It is a large bamboo flute known for its deep, resonant sound. The moxeño is typically played at traditional music…

Tarka Musical Instrument Facts

Tarka Instrument Facts

Tarka Instrument Description The Tarka is a traditional Andean wind instrument known for its distinct, piercing sound. It is typically made of wood and has a rectangular shape with a block mouthpiece. The instrument is commonly played during festivals and…