For the last 10 years I have been travelling to West Africa to study traditional music and instruments, and since 2008 have pursued a musical apprenticeship in Burkina Faso with griot musician Moussa Pantio Diabaté.
A living library of traditional songs and music, Moussa also composes and performs his own songs speaking of contemporary issues in West Africa. In the spring of 2013 with support from the Arts Council England, and The British Council's Artists' international development fund I will be recording and performing with Moussa in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
This blog will document the journey, as well as celebrate and explore the richness of Burkinabé musical traditions.
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