Sunjata: The Desolation of Do

I ni fama!  You and the absence!  I apologize to all my listeners for the long wait as I navigated the turbulent waters of these times, but good things come to those who wait!  The three hunters meet, the Buffalo of Do continues her rampage, a pitched battle with hyenas, and we meet one of the greatest heroes of our story.  

Original music in this episode:

"Sakodugu" performed by Arouna Kouyate

"The Turamagan-Queens Expressway", original arrangement by Arouna Kouyate, with a sample from "Tiramakan" performed by Salif Keita and Rail Band de Bamako. 

Forrest Fodè Matthews- Djembe.

"Fakoly" arrangement by Arouna Kouyate and Forrest Fodè Matthews. 

Arouna Kouyate- kora and vocals

Forrest Fodè Matthews- percussion

Special Thanks to Adama Diallo/Coleman Donaldson for lending his linguistic expertise to the recitation at the end of this episode.  If you want to learn to speak Manding (the most beautiful language in the world!) Adama is your guy!  Check him out at https://www.ankataa.com/ and be sure to check out his YouTube Channel  https://youtu.be/e2E91IAu5s4!