5 Guinean artists to follow

In the Republic of Guinea, music is a state affair. As of independence, a public function for music was created, serving the ambitious cultural project of President Sekou Toure. Civil servant musicians are deployed in all regions of Guinea in order to collect intangible heritage. This is followed by the emergence of ballets and large orchestras which will export Guinean music to the world. From this golden age stems a powerful national identity with music as the main vehicle. This strong and…