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Music of Burkina Faso

October 23, 2023

The music of Burkina Faso includes the folk music of 60 different ethnic groups. The Mossi people, centrally located around the capital, Ouagadougou, account for 40% of the population while, to the south, Gurunsi, Gurma, Dagaaba and Lobi populations, speaking Gur languages closely related to the Mossi language, extend into the coastal states. In the north and east the Fulani of the Sahel preponderate, while in the south and west the Mande languages are common; Samo, Bissa, Bobo, Senufo and Marka. Burkinabé traditional music has continued to thrive and musical output remains quite diverse. Popular music is mostly in French: Burkina Faso has yet to produce a major pan-African success.

Wooden horn of the Samo people

Popular music Edit

 
Main language regions of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's popular music scene has not yet garnered the fame of that of other West African countries, and many popular recordings are imported from Europe, the United States and Democratic Republic of the Congo. In spite of this influx of popular styles,[1] a few early musical acts achieved success such as Koudbi Koala's group Saaba, who perform traditional Mossi music from the region around Ouagadougou, the nation's capital. With a musical career that lasted half a century, singer Amadou Balaké was one of the foremost singers from the country during the 20th century.[2] In his music, Balaké combined Mandé, Mossi, and Afro-Cuban traditions. Other influential artists from the country include George Ouédraogo and Joseph Moussa Salambéré "Salambo".[3]

Popular traditional groups from Burkina Faso include balafon bands, percussion ensembles and others such as Farafina and Gabin Dabiré, who uses elements of traditional Burkinabé music.[4] Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso's second-largest city, is a cultural centre of Burkina Faso's Mandé people of the southwest. Burkinabe artist Barack La Voix D'or is a contemporary artist blending traditional Mande styles with modern afrobeat.

More recently, modern musicians in Burkina Faso are beginning to incorporate more foreign influences into their music, especially those from the United States, with genres such as hip-hop, rap, salsa and techno entering the music scene.[5] The zouglou genre from Côte d'Ivoire, along with its originator zouk, are also popular modern genres in Burkina Faso.[6]

Another modern genre that entered Burkina Faso is the Ivorian coupé-décalé, characterised by its electronic dance beat and percussive rhythm.[5][7][8] Modern popular artists in Burkina Faso that have utilised this genre include Floby, Dez Altino, Dicko Fils, Imilo Lechanceux, Kayawoto, Huguo Boss, Razben, , Barsa 1er, Agozo,[9] Bebeto Bongo,[10] Greg Burkimbila,[11] David Le Combattant[12] and Sofiano.[13]

Traditional music Edit

The Djeli, a caste of courtly praise-singers in Burkina Faso, function like the griots elsewhere in West Africa: at each ruler's funeral they recite the names and histories of past rulers, they intervene in people's personal affairs and perform at social gatherings. The Mossi and their griots retain ancient royal courts and courtly music.[citation needed]

The kora, the stringed instrument of the djeli, has been popular throughout much of West Africa since the Malian empire of the 1240s. The instrument traditionally featured seven strings until the Gambian griot Madi Woulendi increased that number to twenty-one. The kora can be played in several scales including the hypolydian mode (saouta), silaba, sim'bi and mandéka.

Mande-speakers are also known for the balafon, a kind of wooden xylophone, the exact characteristics of which can vary depending on the maker. The Dagara, Bwa and Senufo peoples also have their own varieties.

Djembe drums, like balafons, are often manufactured in Bobo Dioulasso. The djembe, a vital part of Burkinabé traditional music, is said to be of Malinké origin. It is made from a single piece of wood, usually from a caïlcedrat or lenke tree.

The bendré drum (called bara in Mali and dumaa among the Hausa) is a membranophone made from a gourd with the top cut off and covered with goat or sheep skin. It is an ancient instrument, probably introduced during the reign of Naaba Oubri to be played in sacred music at the royal courts of Moaga by a head drummer (benaaba) who strikes the center or edges of the drum to make varying sounds.

Another stringed instrument is called the n'goni. Legend says it was invented by a Senufo hunter. The n'goni is also played in Niger, Senegal and Mali.

The Fula people (Fulbe) of the north play a variety of traditional instruments including drums, hoddu (or xalam, a plucked skin-covered lute related to the banjo) and the riti or riiti (a one-string bowed instrument), and use complex vocal techniques with clapping percussion. Their griots are known as gawlo.

References Edit

  • Bensignor, François. "Hidden Treasure". 2000. In Broughton, Simon and Ellingham, Mark with McConnachie, James and Duane, Orla (Ed.), World Music, Vol. 1: Africa, Europe and the Middle East, pp 437–439. Rough Guides Ltd, Penguin Books. ISBN 1-85828-636-0
  1. ^ Rupley, Lawrence; Bangali, Lamissa; Diamitani, Boureima (2013-01-01). Historical Dictionary of Burkina Faso. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 141. ISBN 9780810867703.
  2. ^ Wood, Nigel (August 21, 2015). "Amadou Balaké: In Conclusion". The Irish Times. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Fayola, Toyin; Fleming, Tyler (2012). Music, Performance and African Identities. New York, NY: Routledge. p. 69. ISBN 9781136830280.
  4. ^ . Frank Bessem's Musiques d'Afrique. Archived from the original on 2005-04-06. Retrieved 15 December 2005.
  5. ^ a b Auzias, Dominique; Labourdette, Jean-Paul (2015-09-23). Burkina Faso 2016 Petit Futé (in French). Petit Futé. pp. Search term "La Nirvana". ISBN 9782746995772.
  6. ^ "Musique du monde – Côte d'Ivoire: Le groupe " les 100 façons " réinvente le zouglou !". L'Actualité du Burkina Faso 24h/24. 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  7. ^ . ouaga-ca-bouge.net. Archived from the original on 2017-02-28. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  8. ^ "BURKINA FASO. Au rythme du coupé-décalé". Courrier international (in French). 2010-11-04. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  9. ^ "Concert musical "Les monstres sacrés de la musique burkinabè" : Le cri du cœur des organisateurs aux sponsors". www.sidwaya.bf. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  10. ^ "Bebeto Bongo". 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  11. ^ Ibrabiga. "MUSIQUE :L'interview de Greg«C'est mon physique qui fait (...)". www.burkinatourism.com (in French). Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  12. ^ "KUNDE 2016 : Les nominés sont connus | ActuBurkina". actuburkina.net (in French). Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  13. ^ "Floby : J'ai déposé des briques pour construire Sofiano ! | Tackborse.TV - 100% Culture - Film, Clips, Musique, MP3 du Burkina Faso". Bienvenue sur Tackborse.tv | 100% Culture - Film, Clips, Musique, MP3 du Burkina Faso (in French). 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2017-02-28.

External links Edit

  • (in French) Audio clips: Traditional music of Burkina Faso. Musée d'ethnographie de Genève. Accessed November 25, 2010.
  • Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch. Accessed November 25, 2010.
  • Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch. Accessed November 25, 2010.
  • Audio clip: Bendré. Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch. Accessed November 25, 2010.
  • Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch. Accessed November 25, 2010.
  • Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch. Accessed November 25, 2010.

Two current CDs of traditional Burkinabe music are available through Nonesuch Records: 1. Savannah Rhythms and 2. Music of the Grasslands

Documentary films of traditional Burkinabe musicians and celebrations have been published by African Family Films.

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The music of Burkina Faso includes the folk music of 60 different ethnic groups The Mossi people centrally located around the capital Ouagadougou account for 40 of the population while to the south Gurunsi Gurma Dagaaba and Lobi populations speaking Gur languages closely related to the Mossi language extend into the coastal states In the north and east the Fulani of the Sahel preponderate while in the south and west the Mande languages are common Samo Bissa Bobo Senufo and Marka Burkinabe traditional music has continued to thrive and musical output remains quite diverse Popular music is mostly in French Burkina Faso has yet to produce a major pan African success Wooden horn of the Samo people Contents 1 Popular music 2 Traditional music 3 References 4 External linksPopular music Edit nbsp Main language regions of Burkina FasoBurkina Faso s popular music scene has not yet garnered the fame of that of other West African countries and many popular recordings are imported from Europe the United States and Democratic Republic of the Congo In spite of this influx of popular styles 1 a few early musical acts achieved success such as Koudbi Koala s group Saaba who perform traditional Mossi music from the region around Ouagadougou the nation s capital With a musical career that lasted half a century singer Amadou Balake was one of the foremost singers from the country during the 20th century 2 In his music Balake combined Mande Mossi and Afro Cuban traditions Other influential artists from the country include George Ouedraogo and Joseph Moussa Salambere Salambo 3 Popular traditional groups from Burkina Faso include balafon bands percussion ensembles and others such as Farafina and Gabin Dabire who uses elements of traditional Burkinabe music 4 Bobo Dioulasso Burkina Faso s second largest city is a cultural centre of Burkina Faso s Mande people of the southwest Burkinabe artist Barack La Voix D or is a contemporary artist blending traditional Mande styles with modern afrobeat More recently modern musicians in Burkina Faso are beginning to incorporate more foreign influences into their music especially those from the United States with genres such as hip hop rap salsa and techno entering the music scene 5 The zouglou genre from Cote d Ivoire along with its originator zouk are also popular modern genres in Burkina Faso 6 Another modern genre that entered Burkina Faso is the Ivorian coupe decale characterised by its electronic dance beat and percussive rhythm 5 7 8 Modern popular artists in Burkina Faso that have utilised this genre include Floby Dez Altino Dicko Fils Imilo Lechanceux Kayawoto Huguo Boss Razben Barsa 1er Agozo 9 Bebeto Bongo 10 Greg Burkimbila 11 David Le Combattant 12 and Sofiano 13 Traditional music EditThe Djeli a caste of courtly praise singers in Burkina Faso function like the griots elsewhere in West Africa at each ruler s funeral they recite the names and histories of past rulers they intervene in people s personal affairs and perform at social gatherings The Mossi and their griots retain ancient royal courts and courtly music citation needed The kora the stringed instrument of the djeli has been popular throughout much of West Africa since the Malian empire of the 1240s The instrument traditionally featured seven strings until the Gambian griot Madi Woulendi increased that number to twenty one The kora can be played in several scales including the hypolydian mode saouta silaba sim bi and mandeka Mande speakers are also known for the balafon a kind of wooden xylophone the exact characteristics of which can vary depending on the maker The Dagara Bwa and Senufo peoples also have their own varieties Djembe drums like balafons are often manufactured in Bobo Dioulasso The djembe a vital part of Burkinabe traditional music is said to be of Malinke origin It is made from a single piece of wood usually from a cailcedrat or lenke tree The bendre drum called bara in Mali and dumaa among the Hausa is a membranophone made from a gourd with the top cut off and covered with goat or sheep skin It is an ancient instrument probably introduced during the reign of Naaba Oubri to be played in sacred music at the royal courts of Moaga by a head drummer benaaba who strikes the center or edges of the drum to make varying sounds Another stringed instrument is called the n goni Legend says it was invented by a Senufo hunter The n goni is also played in Niger Senegal and Mali The Fula people Fulbe of the north play a variety of traditional instruments including drums hoddu or xalam a plucked skin covered lute related to the banjo and the riti or riiti a one string bowed instrument and use complex vocal techniques with clapping percussion Their griots are known as gawlo References EditBensignor Francois Hidden Treasure 2000 In Broughton Simon and Ellingham Mark with McConnachie James and Duane Orla Ed World Music Vol 1 Africa Europe and the Middle East pp 437 439 Rough Guides Ltd Penguin Books ISBN 1 85828 636 0 Rupley Lawrence Bangali Lamissa Diamitani Boureima 2013 01 01 Historical Dictionary of Burkina Faso Rowman amp Littlefield p 141 ISBN 9780810867703 Wood Nigel August 21 2015 Amadou Balake In Conclusion The Irish Times Retrieved September 30 2015 Fayola Toyin Fleming Tyler 2012 Music Performance and African Identities New York NY Routledge p 69 ISBN 9781136830280 Music of Burkina Faso Frank Bessem s Musiques d Afrique Archived from the original on 2005 04 06 Retrieved 15 December 2005 a b Auzias Dominique Labourdette Jean Paul 2015 09 23 Burkina Faso 2016 Petit Fute in French Petit Fute pp Search term La Nirvana ISBN 9782746995772 Musique du monde Cote d Ivoire Le groupe les 100 facons reinvente le zouglou L Actualite du Burkina Faso 24h 24 2011 07 21 Retrieved 2017 02 27 Analyse du phenomene coupe decale Ouagadougou au Burkina Faso ouaga ca bouge net Archived from the original on 2017 02 28 Retrieved 2017 02 27 BURKINA FASO Au rythme du coupe decale Courrier international in French 2010 11 04 Retrieved 2017 02 27 Concert musical Les monstres sacres de la musique burkinabe Le cri du cœur des organisateurs aux sponsors www sidwaya bf Retrieved 2017 02 27 Bebeto Bongo 2016 09 21 Retrieved 2017 02 27 Ibrabiga MUSIQUE L interview de Greg C est mon physique qui fait www burkinatourism com in French Retrieved 2017 02 27 KUNDE 2016 Les nomines sont connus ActuBurkina actuburkina net in French Retrieved 2017 02 27 Floby J ai depose des briques pour construire Sofiano Tackborse TV 100 Culture Film Clips Musique MP3 du Burkina Faso Bienvenue sur Tackborse tv 100 Culture Film Clips Musique MP3 du Burkina Faso in French 2016 08 13 Retrieved 2017 02 28 External links Edit in French Audio clips Traditional music of Burkina Faso Musee d ethnographie de Geneve Accessed November 25 2010 Audio clip Balafon Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch Accessed November 25 2010 Audio clip Djembe Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch Accessed November 25 2010 Audio clip Bendre Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch Accessed November 25 2010 Audio clip Kora Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch Accessed November 25 2010 Audio clip N goni Burkina Faso Cultural Heritage Branch Accessed November 25 2010 Two current CDs of traditional Burkinabe music are available through Nonesuch Records 1 Savannah Rhythms and 2 Music of the GrasslandsDocumentary films of traditional Burkinabe musicians and celebrations have been published by African Family Films Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Music of Burkina Faso amp oldid 1170126511, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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