He is also a traditional musician who has performed on gigs at the Bomas of Kenya and other places. In this Masterclass, he takes you through the Orutu a musical instrument that originates with the Luo community. Did you know that the Orutu is a single-stringed fiddle traditionally played by men from the western part of Kenya, specifically from Luo-Nyanza played mostly during the harvest season and young men would challenge each other to play the instrument, that led to the growth of its popularity among the Luos.
Playing the Orutu
Peter Lusweti Wamalwa is a music trainer. He has mastered the art of training people who would like to learn the skills of how to play some traditional musical instruments.