The cimboa (or cimbó) is a traditional one-stringed bowed lute from Cape Verde, predominantly used to accompany the, likely oldest, musical style, batuque. It features a calabash gourd soundbox, a wooden neck, and a single string played with a bow.It is an endangered instrument. Efforts are underway to revitalize it, including workshops for its construction and training new players, such as at the Fonte Lima Interpretive Center. The instrument is associated with the island of Santiago's heritage and is considered a symbol of Cape Verdean, identity. Once common, it is now rare and considered a vital piece of Cape Verdean cultural heritage.
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