Farafina (1978)

Farafina (2009). Picture by ©Henryk Kotowski. Crearive Commons License

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GENERAL INFO

Description: Farafina is a band formed in 1978. Is the band with the greatest international projection from Burkina Faso, and one of the most representative of African music in the world. They have recorded a total of six studio albums in which they use traditional African melodies and instruments. They give tours and concerts all over the world.
Sex: Males and Females Occupation: Music band trio
Place of Birth / Death: Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Country Tags: Burkina Faso
Periods: XX-XXI Genres: Vocal music, instrumental music, Dance music, Choral music, traditional.
Styles: Ethnic, Folk, Dance, Afro music, World Music. School / Group: –
Instruments: Traditional African instruments. Relatives: –

 

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Bibliography

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  • Shepherd, J., ed. (2003). Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World: Volume II: Performance and Production. New York: Continuum.