M'Bemba Bangoura - Bao and Sofa 1

AFRICA, I HEAR YOU.

Two tracks from Guinean djembe master M'Bemba Bangoura's CD Wofabe! (Everybody Come Here!)

Bao - Region: Macenta, Guinea, West Africa; Ethnic Group: Toma

Bao is a rhythm and dance from the Toma ethnic group, in the forest region of Guinea around Macenta (South east of Guinea). It is played for young girls at the occasion of a big family event following young girls initiation.

Sofa - Region: Faranah, Guinea, West Africa; Ethnic Group Malinke

Sofa means warrior, and it is known to be one of the oldest Malinke rhythms.
This rhythm used to be played for horseback warriors. Originally played with a string instrument called a Bolon. Trained horses would perform a stepping dance on the rhythm, with songs extolling the warrior's bravery and before battle, to urge warriors on to great feats of courage and endurance.
Today, Sofa is played to honor a very important and respected person.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• M'Bemba Bangoura
• Guinea
• West Africa
• Malinke
• Toma
• Conakry
• New York
• Djembe Drumming