The traditional form of musical greeting, known to Burundians as akazehe, is performed exclusively by and between women on a range of occasions, from encounters in farmland to sudden meetings. But akazehe is fading, despite its status as a unique example of traditional culture in this central African country.

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Melodic greeting in Burundi at risk of being lost

Name: Melodic greeting in Burundi at risk of being lost
Uploaded: 2024-10-24T04:08:14.915Z
Duration: 2 min 12 s
Description: The traditional form of musical greeting, known to Burundians as akazehe, is performed exclusively by and between women on a range of occasions, from encounters in farmland to sudden meetings. But akazehe is fading, despite its status as a unique example of traditional culture in this central African country.

The traditional form of musical greeting, known to Burundians as akazehe, is performed exclusively by and between women on a range of occasions, from encounters in farmland to sudden meetings. But akazehe is fading, despite its status as a unique example of traditional culture in this central African country.