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Farafina
Band, *1978 BF
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Farafina is a music and dance group from Burkina Faso, established in 1978. The eight-member group is Burkina Faso's best known musical group, and one of Africa's most internationally prominent musical groups.Farafina was founded in the southern city of Bobo Dioulasso by the balafon player Mahama Konaté, a member of the Senufo ethnic group and a performer with Burkina Faso's national ballet.The group uses voices and instruments including as the balafon, kora, djembe, bara, tama, doum'doum, shekere, and keyboard.
Members
 | Tiawara Keita perc, dr |
| Beh Palm dr, perc |
| Seydou Ouattara perc, dr |
| Baba Diarra perc, xyl |
| Paco Yé djm, dr |
| Mahama Konaté voc |
| Soungalo Coulibaly fl, voc 1955-2004 ML |
| Seydou Zon perc |
| Bakari Traoré voc, perc, xyl |
| Yaya Ouattara voc, djm |
| Souleymane Sanou perc, voc |
Popular Tracks 
Mogoman Wouelé on Bolomakoté by Farafina Mama Sara on Faso Denou by Farafina Faso Denou on Faso Denou by Farafina Flash of the Spirit (Laughter) on Flash of the Spirit by Jon Hassell & Farafina Night Moves (Fear) on Flash of the Spirit by Jon Hassell & Farafina Air Afrique (Wind) on Flash of the Spirit by Jon Hassell & Farafina Dounounia on Faso Denou by Farafina Out Pours (Kongo) Blue [Prayer] on Flash of the Spirit by Jon Hassell & Farafina Kaboo (Play) on Flash of the Spirit by Jon Hassell & Farafina Nanore on Faso Denou by FarafinaTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Membership
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denti Féré | Farafina | 2012 | Album |
| Kanou | Farafina | 2001 | Album |
| Nemako | Farafina | 1997 | Album |
| Faso Denou | Farafina | 1993 | Album |
| Bolomakoté | Farafina | 1989 | Album |
| Flash Of The Spirit | Jon Hassell / Farafina | 1988 | Album |
| Live At Montreux Jazz Festival | Farafina | 1986 | Album |
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