King Samory Toure didn't like his country being invaded by the French. In the 19th century, he fought them all the way, fiercely. They tried to capture him but he kept evading them. One day they finally succeeded. He died when they dropped him into a vat of boiling tar.
Two flutes, kora (Keba), two balafons
credits
from Fula Flute,
released June 16, 2002
Traditional. Arrangement by Fula Flute.
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