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Ayorou Singing Stones
FRANCE · 1968

Ayorou Singing Stones

Jean Rouch
percussion instruments Niger River African music experimental sound cultural performance
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Synopsis

On the Niger River, the island of Ayorou is home to a “singing stone,” an imposing boulder rock covered with cupules. It is used as a percussion instrument by local musicians who have come in a canoe. After long rehearsals, the artists will play their compositions to their audience accompanied by a guitar.

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