Baga Guinea with Davey
Beginner Djembe
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13m
“Baga Gine” literally means “Baga woman.” There is a story; a baga woman hears music. At first she didn't want to dance, but since the music was so good that she couldn't stand it any more and started to dance. This is a song in the Susu language. Filmed with Davey and Mikey on Bunurong Country.
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