Fulani herders have a special affinity for the flute and violin "nianioru". The young Fulani shepherd like to whistle and sing softly as they wander the silent savannah with cattle and goats. The truly Fulani instruments are the one-string viola of the Fulani (nianioru), the flute, the two to five string lute "hoddu" or "molo", and the "buuba" and "bawdi" set of drums. But they are also influenced by the other instruments of the region such as the beautiful West African harp, the kora, and the balafon. Entertainment is the role of certain casts. The performance of music is the realm of specialized casts. The Griots or "Awlube" recite the history of the people, places and events of the community.