Marimbula/Kongoma

Marimbula is a Large Box Lamellophone that is sat on to play and emphasizes low bass notes. Forms of this kind of instrument originate in various regions (Congo, Ghana, etc.) of Africa. Development of Marimbula and its' name originate in Cuba where it is utilized in folkloric and modern musical forms. Similar Lamellophone are found throughout the Caribbean and Mexico under different names.

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A black and white photo of a wooden box on a table, featuring the Kalimba.

A colorful wooden box with a snake painted on it - perfect for storing your Kalimba.

Painted Marimbula

See images of this Painted Marimbula below...

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Painted Marimbula Photo Gallery

A wooden box featuring a Kalimba sitting on a wooden bench.

A colorful piece of furniture with an African drum design.

An African drum with a snake painted on it.

A living room with a wooden table, chairs, and a Kalimba.

A wooden box with a red, white, and blue design on it, reminiscent of the colors found on African drums.

A small table with a colorful design inspired by African drum.

A wooden box with a snake painted on it, reminiscent of African drum design.

A wooden box adorned with a vibrant design, reminiscent of African drum patterns.

Two wooden boxes, resembling African drums, sitting on top of a wooden floor.

Crossroads Marimbula

Sometimes Crossroads Marimbula are Electrified. See photo images below.....

Marimbula Photo Gallery

A living room with a large speaker in the middle of the room, featuring an African drum.

A small wooden cabinet with a Kalimba sitting on a tiled floor.

A wooden box, resembling a Kalimba, sitting on a wooden bench.

A wooden cabinet sitting on a wooden bench, accompanied by an African drum.

A wooden box with a guitar sitting on a porch.

A wooden box, resembling a Kalimba, sitting on top of a wooden table.

A black and white photo of a wooden box, resembling a Kalimba or African drum.

A wooden box, inspired by African drum aesthetics, sitting on top of a chair.

A man sitting on a wooden box, playing a Kalimba

A wooden cabinet with a Kalimba on top, sitting on a wooden table.

Kongoma

Kongoma are relatable to Marimbula in that they are also large box Lamellophone emphasizing bass notes. They are smaller than Marimbula and are designed not to be sat on for playing but rather held in the lap while sitting, hung around the neck while standing, or supported by the floor (ground) or other furniture.