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Balange or Balafon. On loan from Tim and Jett Elmer.

 

This instrument is like a xylophone, with gourds attached under boards to amplify the sound. It is played at weddings, parties, the market, and at schools. It is usually accompanied with songs, either historic or contemporary, stories, and entertainment.

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Uploaded on January 22, 2010
Taken on January 15, 2010