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A melodic greeting between women in Burundi is at risk of being lost

A melodic greeting between women in Burundi is at risk of being lost

  • Akazehe, a traditional form of musical greeting among Burundians, is performed exclusively by women on a range of occasions
  • But akazehe is fading, despite its unique status in this central African country that is better known for its world-famous percussionists
By AP ·
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah receives his Burundian counterpart Albert Shingiro in Riyadh.

Saudi FM receives Burundian counterpart in Riyadh

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Burundi still under ‘wave of repression’: Amnesty

Burundi still under ‘wave of repression’: Amnesty

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