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Burundi Women Enter Male Drumming Domain

Burundian women have taken up playing traditional drums, although some men regard the phenomenon as a positive step towards gender equality, for others it is an insult to the country's culture and history.

  • Burundi:   Burundian Women Are Banging the Drums

    RNW Africa, 22 May 2014

    For the first time in history, Burundian women have taken up playing traditional drums. While some Burundian men regard the phenomenon as a positive step towards gender equality,… Read more »

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Burundian female drummers.

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The karyenda, a sacred drum in Burundian culture

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Busoni female drummers dancing to the beat

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