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The Baoulé of the Ivory Coast

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The Baoulé of the Ivory Coast

Around 1730, warfare with the Ashanti of the Gold Coast drove the Baoule people to the Ivory Coast. Since settling there, the Baoule have developed a distinct music and dance culture for ceremonies honoring the gods and for secular enjoyment. In his liner notes, Donald Thurow provides extensive historical information and descriptions of instruments and ceremonies. He explains, “A rhythmic beat and a vocal chorus are a part of every folktale, and music without dancing is virtually non-existant (sic).”

Track Listing

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Baoulé singers, dancers with percussion and antelope horn
04:22
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102
Baoulé men, masked dancers at funeral ceremony
01:58
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103
Three Baoulé musicians playing ivory horn and war drums
02:00
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104
Baoulé musician singing and playing djourou harp
02:48
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105
Baoulé musician singing and playing djourou harp
01:32
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106
Two Baoulé flutists
01:01
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107
Two Baoulé flutists, drummer
01:39
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108
Baoulé woman
01:39
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109
Baoulé dancers, drummers, chorus of women
07:50
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201
Baoulé man with chorus
01:52
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202
Two Baoulé flutists
01:49
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203
Baoulé festival musicians, Sakassou village
02:39
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204
Baoulé festival musicians, Sakassou village
02:06
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205
Baoulé festival musicians, Sakassou village
04:53
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206
Baoulé festival musicians, Sakassou village
02:07
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207
Two Baoulé xylophone players
00:46
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208
Two Baoulé xylophone players
00:59
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209
Two Baoulé xylophone players
01:29
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210
Two Baoulé xylophone players
00:34
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211
Two Baoulé flute players
01:28
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212
Two Baoulé singers imitating flute music
02:12
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213
Baoulé woman with chorus
01:56