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Soundiata

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In the thirteenth century was born a handicapped prince. His legs were atrophied. One day the sorcerer Soumaworo Kante invaded their land and killed his father, the King. When Soumaworo saw Soundiata, he laughed: "Never this cripple will be able to avenge this murder!" So he let him live. Many years passed. One day when Soundiata was a young man, his mother lamented that she had to do everything, that her son was useless, she was so miserable carrying both their weights on her shoulders. Soundiata said: "Today I will get you the fruits from the great baobab tree." His mother laughed: "How will you do that?" So Soundiata crawled to the baobab, got up on his legs using two iron bars and uprooted the mighty tree. He went to war and delivered the land from the tyrant. He founded the Mandeng Empire, which lasted for centuries and cast its enlightened reign over the people of West Africa, the echoes of which still resonate to this day… in this music in particular.
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from Fula Flute, released June 16, 2002
Traditional. Arranged by Bailo Bah.

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