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The Epics of the Manding Empire in medieval West Africa. Think Game of Thrones, but with the cast of Black Panther.
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Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
The Hunter gets help on his hunt from a most unlikely place. We are introduced to King Fara "The Handsome" Keita, and his court at Niani. We meet his jeli (bard and chief advisor) Nankoman Doua. Doua's son, Fasali, begins his training as a jeli. We hear the first foretelling of the hero of our story, and its villain.
Special thanks to Scott Slater for his editorial assistance.
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Music in this Episode:
"Sogononkoun" Manden traditional, performed by Mangue Sylla and The All-Star Drummers of Guinea, Dunnun Kan, Chesky Records, 2015. https://music.apple.com/us/album/dunnun-kan-with-the-all-star-drummers-of-guinea/1020260587
"Kulanjan" Manden traditional, original performances by Sam Dickey and Edouard Chaize Diabate
"Kulanjan" Manden traditional, performed by Benyoro, from Benyoro, 2014: vocals- Bebe Camara, jeli ngoni- Sam Dickey, kora- Yacouba Sissoko, bala- Andy Algire. https://music.apple.com/us/album/benyoro/897232752
"Takonani and Demosonikelen" Manden traditional, arranged and performed by Fodè Seydou Bangoura and orchestra, Fakoly 1, 2006. https://music.apple.com/us/album/fakoly-1/200351383
"Soundiata" Manden traditional, Fodè Seydou Bangoura, Fakoly 1, 2006.
"Sumaoro Fasa" Manden traditional, original performance by Arouna Kouyate.
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