Burkina Faso: Life and Music in Western Africa

[MrLehmannX]

how is the name of the first song

[naidamu]

Thank you for this...as an African in the diaspora, my heart is ALWAYS back in the continent

[GeorgeHowell]

WHAT IS THE NEWS?

[mdinka]

But pls don't be mistaken Africa is a continent not a place, There are many many totally different cultures, languages, people and histories. And of course countries like Angola, Uganda are much different from Burkina. I often sense that people talk about Africa as if it were a big chunk of land. Many may even think a Senegalese doesn't even speak Wolof but African. It's like if Japanese were speaking 'Asian' or Germans 'European'.

[melloajello]

@mdinka Thats a very good point. Even within certain so called "countries" in Africa there are very unique and diverse cultures and languages. Thanks for the comment.

[lala2010ization]

@mdinka I hear you I am from Zambia and I always tell people even in Zambia, west,east, south and north are totally different, so if you have been to Africa, WHERE in Africa, because Africa is a continent. Every country is different.

[TheLustort]

sono il genitore di un ragazzo di 43 anni che da molto frequenta il burghina faso dai suoi racconti tanto e da fare,ma quello che mi auguro che non perdano la loro identità,la loro vita molto diversa da noi e tanto da insegnarci  donato

[benefitbarbie]

my science/social studies teacher went to burkina faso for a year doing missionary work a few years ago and one of her students has came to america for a while for a few different things and has visited our school and my mom and i are helping him by paying for extra things and luggage. i get to meet him again with my mom today. Im very blessed to have met someone from West Africa and Im already thinking about going to burkina faso to help when i get older.. :)

[mankalephallang]

What's this for an introductionsung

[RockyMissouri]

Thank you!

[joseph0086]

I wanna go there. I am asian. I believe there are few asians there. How do the locals there look at an asian like me??

[coolrahulpathak07]

i hate Africa due to scammer

[killeroryx]

i thought they only know how to scam...

[TablesawMousemellow]

I am going to Burkina in 2 months and I hardly speak any French. Are there any English speakers around?

[c0011y5383]

Yes I speak fluent English

[LifeisWorship1]

Yes, there are some missionaries and workers belong to organization, you could meet them :)

[kom28]

what's cool in Africa is the fact we are poor but full of life. yes people are struggling but still happy

[wholiveswhere]

I'm from NZ originally and heading to Ghana to live end of this week and planning a trip to Burkina Faso over Christmas. Loved the video and appreciate you showing us your experience, any recommendations and must see places?

[airbawl1]

i'm a 21 year old canadian and let me tell you burkina faso is the most beautiful/interesting country ive ever been

[scottsamonkey]

Thanks for sharing this - Im a total metalhead at heart and was looking for where to start on western african music as i have no idea whatsoever...and came accross this. Its friday night and im meant to be going out and i just watched this from start to finish instead. very interesting - thanks

[kencan4u]

Excellent. Traveled to Burkina last year and will be moving to Ouaga 2010. Documentary was honest and real. I could feel the heat and smell the awesome African culture. Tremendous Job. Ken

[melloajello]

Right on man, that was what we were going for. Thanks for the feedback.

[egbigan]

@melloajello retarded video..why you don't show the bigger cities ..

[Keyboardist14]

I live in Bobo Diolausso and it's awesome to see how people have come here and seen things that are truly unique from anywhere else in the world.

[melloajello]

Thanks dude! Its so great to connect with people of other cultures in a positive way. Also another example of how awesome the internet is. Thanks for commenting!

[K98765K]

Are the people of Burkina Faso really as kind as many say? Because I'm seriously considering taking a trip to the country.

[Grunge4ever]

Awesome video I am heading to Burkina Faso in a few months, looks like it we be a great experience.

[deina21]

i love african music and those (for my culture) strange instruments:) wonderful! thanks for this video

[AnnaLovesMonrose]

Very nicely done!

[jesus3683]

este video es lo que estaba buscando planeo ir a burkina fasso y llegar a bobo-dioulasso por que segun lo que se ahi estan los mejores maestros de djembe y percusiones pero tu que ya fuiste donde hay mas maestros y cuanto cuesta un djembe en africa

[himagain1980]

This document was Great! Much Appreciated!

Peace