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Man playing a hurdy-gurdy (musical instrument), Russian Empire, ~1880 (media.piefed.social)

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[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 22 points 5 months ago (1 child)

These really are amazing. One of the most unique musical instruments I've ever seen & heard.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvNZeh6f8vE

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[–] Cavemanfreak@programming.dev 6 points 5 months ago

I was hoping it would be Andrey! Found him a couple of years ago, and it's always a delight when his videos show up.

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[–] zakobjoa@lemmy.world 16 points 5 months ago

Man, Russian peasants always have an extra fucked up aura.

[–] Palerider@feddit.uk 5 points 5 months ago

Makes me want to play Sea of Thieves again...

[–] Speculater@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

That sent me down a YouTube rabbit hole! Awesome instrument.

[–] Yerbouti@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago

Viole de gambe