The Language of African Music: Waama

The Waama language is spoken in Benin.

Koronkore Women's songs

Koronkore women sing in Benin - 2020
  • Ethnic Group: Waama
  • Language (dialect): Waama
  • Country: Benin
  • Recording date: January 19, 2020
  • Recording location: Orou Borna, Natitingou
  • Total Recording time:
  • Technician: Brian Nowak
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  • 1 - Women’s Songs Medley – 39:45
  • 2 - Dance Example – 15:31

Individual Tracks:

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1 - Women’s Songs Medley

2 - Dance Example

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Orou Borna Dance Ensemble

Orou Borna Dance Ensemble performs in Benin - 2020
  • Ethnic Group: Waama
  • Language (dialect): Waama
  • Country: Benin
  • Recording date: January 19, 2020
  • Recording location: Orou Borna, Natitingou
  • Total Recording time: 1:05:52
  • Technician: Brian Nowak
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  • 1 - Tookonumba Yeen Kaato – 13:59
  • 2 - Tinti Nantetimba – 51:53

Individual Tracks:

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1 - Tookonumba Yeen Kaato

2 - Tinti Nantetimba

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