Instruments
The Keke reed

The  "Keke"  is a free single beating reed instrument of the Mandar people in Central Sulawesi. The beating tongue used in this instrument is the same like in the Egyptian Arghul or Arabian double flutes. The origin of this instrument is a rice stock called "Paluppung" which was coming from the Gowa kingdom. The "Ke ke" can be played for simple amusement during field work or harvest or to accompany ceremonial and entertainment songs. The four playing holes provide a simple scale which is including many fast ornamentations.

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