Malinke & Baoule Africa: Music Of Malinke & Baoule CD

Recorded in 1952, these rare audiophile recordings from the Ivory Coast of Africa capture the music of two uniquely different West African tribes. The Malinke tribe (also known as Mandingo or Mandinka) are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa. Originally from Mali, the Malinke have a rich oral history that is passed down through wandering minstrel poets known as griots. The griots are known for their drumming and also for their unique musical instrument, the kora. Music plays an important role in the lives of the Baoules who are originally from Ghana. Their music is characterized by vocal polyphony, the technique of parallel thirds and call and response. In addition to vocal music, there is a purely instrumental music reserved for special occasions (funerals of a leader, enthronement of a king, etc.). Their scared music involves much symbolism and the use of masks. All selections newly remastered.

1. Festival Music 2. Solo for the Seron 3. Hymn of Praise 4. Percussion Instruments 5. Festival of the Circumcision 6. Dance of the Hunters 7. Dance of the Women 8. Invocation, Entrance and Dance of the Glaou 9. Duet for Flutes 10. Solo for Musical Bow 11. Xylophone Solo 12. Chorus of Men's Voices with Harp 13. Dance of the Witch Doctor