Senefoli People Speak

Senefoli is a harvest rhythm from Guinea, West Africa. Using the drum, one of the first tools of communication; we play these rhythms to provide a rhythmic background for fun, creative, Kuumba, and thoughtful reflection and expression. Senefoli is a rhythm played for the farmers in Guinea. As we seek ways to preserve our planet we play this rhythm to acknowledge that necessity.

ma: Omelika Kuumba, Akumba Bynum-Roberson

Sinte

This dance comes from the Boke and Bofa regions in the northwest area of Guinea, where the Landuma, Nalu, and Baga people have lived together since ancient times. It is played in preparation for the initiation of young people. The adults dance to inform the young people of some of the trials they may encounter as they mature. This rhythm has become very popular because of its melody and the diversity of the movements. Sinte was played by women on large carved wooden drums called krins until the 1980’s. It has since been adapted to the jembe and dun drum orchestra. Once done for girls rites of passage it is now also done all year round for many occasions including full moon celebrations.

Sofa

is a rhythm of the hunters from the Malinke ethnic group of Guinea, West Africa. Our guest musicians play today in honor of our fathers, sons, brothers, husbands, and other special loved ones to recognize the work they must do on their hunt for growth in wisdom, strength and courage.

Musical Arrangement- Akumba Bynum-Roberson

Soko

A rite of passage dance for men. The women dance in honor of the transition that the young boys have made from childhood to manhood. (8 min)

Sorsoner

This rite of passage dance from the Baga people of Guinea, West Africa assures the protection of young female initiates as they learn the secrets and responsibilities of womanhood from their elder mothers, sisters, and aunties. It is also performed after the harvest.

Speak Sistah Speak

Speak Sistah Speak had its debut in 2003. It represents some of what GIWAYEN MATA has to say after years of dancing, drumming, and singing while daring to do them differently.

Sunu (Sounou, Gwe)

is from the Bamana and Walosa people of Mali, West Africa. It is danced for reasons from celebrations of life at funerals and harvests, to honoring kings and brides, to commemorating the time when young people are ready to choose a mate. It is also known as the “dance of the pretty girl” in honor of Sukrubani from Senegal (formerly Sunugal), who danced Sunu exceptionally well

When We Gonna Be What We Talkin’ ‘Bout Bein’?

We invite you to join us in singing this song that serves as a call to action for us to be more responsible for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

Wolosadon

Wolosadon, sometimes known as the dance of freedom, is also from Mali and Senegal. We use this dance to celebrate the joy that we feel when we reconnect with the reality that even if our fathers are not in our physical presence, their love, prayers, and support are unending and may be felt within the cores of our beings.

Yamama

The village of origin is the Samu Vallage

The People that do the dance are the Mandique

Yamama is a dance that honors the Mother spirit.

Yankadi

Yankadi is a dance of the Susu people of Guinea for full moon celebrations. The dance is often done at social gatherings including parties and weddings.

Zauli

Zauli is from the Gorou people of the Ivory Coast.

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