YELLI
Before any major hunt the women of the family group will sing "yelli" . . . .
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Listen to the yelli
WATER DRUMS (liquindi)
Another way that the women and girls play music is to literally "play the river". . . .
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Listen to the water drums
WELCOME SONGS (Abale)
The Baka are very proud of their singing and dancing and love the opportunity to show it off to others. . . .
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Listen to the abale
BWAMBWA
"This dance was partly put on to entertain us, their guests, but also to amuse themselves on a dark, moonless night. . . ."
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Listen to the bwambwa rhythm