James wrote:even a mute option commentary option would have been nice
Let me see.......
Title ‘ Where the djembe speaks’
Mansa Camio Camara: I was born in 1945 in Baro, Kurussa, Kankan
My house, my brother, the oldest Camara in Baro, my mother the oldest woman of the family
2 wifes, 7 children, the youngest is one of the months old the oldest 13 years.
1st wife, 2nd wife, both from Baro
The chief of the region (governor) is going to come – musicians get together
Little children participate in the parties and dance
The chief comes
A Djeli, used to play for the farmers. His message for the governor: you can only be governor bc farmers get food
Children made a mask
Traditional life without influence of tourism. No french spoken...
Soli. Oldest in village decide date. First week they make the garments of the kids. 2nd week soliba
Lyrics: Do not be afraid of the blacksmith
Soliba – 24hours, only interrupted by a short prayer in the afternoon
Music always dance and singing. Important community role.
Done
