Afuche

Instrument Name

Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Port. Afuche

Metallic cabasas are generally referred to as afuche. ^[1]

The cabasa is thought to have originated in Africa. ^[2]

The hand rests on the net while the other hand twists the instrument back and forth in a clock-wise, counter clock-wise motion.

↑ John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).
↑ John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed February 17, 2013).