8K views · 162 reactions | Dans les coulisses des Balafon Music Awards – Acte XIII ✨ Retour sur la tournée officielle de remise des lettres de nomination aux artistes sélectionnés pour l’édition 2025. Merci à tous les nominés pour leur disponibilité, leurs émotions et leur énergie. La compétition est lancée… et c’est bientôt le grand jour : 11 décembre 2025   Votez sur : bma.balafon.media À vous de jouer  | Balafon Music awards | Facebook

Have you ever heard the beautiful sounds of the balafon? The balafon is a traditional West African percussion instrument with wooden keys and gourd resonators that amplify deep, rich tones. It is a musical staple in West African storytelling, ceremonies, and celebrations, with roots from the Mandé people of Mali, Guinea, and Burkina Faso. Artist: Ladioski 📹 @mali_paw_b_di via @afriquenoiremagazine | The Africa Center

The balafon is a tuned... - Playing For Change Foundation

"I sleep with my Balafon by my side" Fodé Lassana Diabaté on playing the Balafon and how this beautiful instrument is made. Via World Circuit Records | African Drumming

42 reactions |  Check out this performance from a balafon class at Ecole de Musique de Kirina in Mali. The balafon, a beautifully tuned West African percussion instrument, has a rich history dating back to the Malian Empire in the 12th century. As the ancestor of the marimba, xylophone, and vibraphone, it holds a special place in the musical heritage of Mali. | Playing For Change Foundation | Facebook