Peke is a percussive instrument made from bottle caps that are flattened or in a saucer shape. They are arranged together through a single hole in the middle using a wire. The process of burning the bottle tops is required to achieve the distinct sound of peke. 

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These instruments are used to accompany voices for Dodo musicians and Dodo dance amongst the Lüō community.

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Before peke, poko small guards or calabash the lagenaria plant was the instrument that  accompany voices for Dodo musicians, though due to climate change it has long been replaced by peke, inside you can either put small seeds in general known as kodhi (language Dholuo) varying from olayo, ng’or. In English lentils. You can also use wild seeds popularly called as ombulu, Abrus precatorius, red in color and has a black spot.

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Singers in this  genre focus on body movement, observation of the immediate surrounding based on appraisal lyrics to honour host of the occassion, friends, relatives, individuals in the community based on significant character, like the famous plumber, fish monger, traditional healer, boat builder, the most popular wrestler, first love, it is also to affirm cultural identity.

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The experience in Peke or Dodo music is to share with people good morals, and serves the role in instilling cultural memory and legacy.

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Notable players:
Maria Luoch nyar Haseya Ugenya Western Kenya.
Anastasia Oluoch AKA Ogoya Nengo nyar Magoya Ugenya Western Kenya, Agnes Mbuta. 

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Thu Tinda!!!