Flute/Fife - Edgeblown

Nai - Flute de Pan

Romania
Eastern Europe

Pine, veneer wood, bamboo, and metal
c. Mid 20th century

The nai with 27 pipes is a Romanian diatonic pan flute used since the 17th century. It is commonly played by the lăutari, who are members of a professional clan of Romani musicians that perform in bands called taraf.

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Catalog#: WE-AEFL-55

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