akazehe

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 ·