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Ancient Burundi melodic greeting under threat

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Elizabeth David
November 14, 2024

In Burundi, the tradition of akazehe is in decline. It's a form of greeting sung in polyphonic melody, a tradition exclusively performed by women. But among young Burundians, it's hard to find people who know what akazehe means — and even harder to find someone who can perform it.

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