the music of mozambique can be for many purposes. these can be religious or for traditional ceremonies. musical instruments are usually handmade. some of the instruments used include drums made of wood and animal skin; the "lupembe", a woodwind instrument made from animal horns or wood; and the marimba, which is a kind of xylophone native to mozambique. the marimba is a popular instrument with the chopi of the south central coast. they are famous for their musical skill and dance.