Chidinka reeds, a variety of plant, flourished on the planet of Kirdo III. The Kitonaks, a sentient species originating from Kirdo III, utilized the hollowed-out stalks of chidinka plants to create chidinkalu, a unique musical instrument. A Kitonak musician named Droopy McCool, who performed with the Max Rebo Band, famously played a chidinkalu crafted from chidinka reed.