All Posts by Djinhin Binta Caroline A

Local Ivorian performing the Zaouli Dance. Photo credit - City Dance Studios

DISCOVERING THE MOST KNOWN TRADITIONAL IVORIAN DANCES

Introduction  Côte d’Ivoire is full of unparalleled ethnic diversity. Traditional dances of the Ivorian terroir play a leading role in promoting culture. They are also a way of bringing together sons and daughters from different regions of the country. A journey towards some of the most famous traditional Ivorian dances is

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Ivorian people playing music and dancing. Photo credit - Getty Images

The Current Musical Genres in Cote d’Ivoire

Introduction  Ivory Coast brings together various ethnic cultures. From there, several musical styles wreak havoc in the audiovisual landscape. These very particular musical genres have been the basis of great success both nationally and internationally. Passing through Ziglibity, Zoblazo, and Zouk to name a few, Ivorian music has undergone a

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WHEN IT IS HARMATTAN

INTRODUCTION The Harmattan is a dry wind, very hot during the day, and cold at night.  Loaded with dusty particles from the Sahara, it mainly occurs in West Africa. It is between mid-November and the end of March that the Harmattan settles over the whole of West Africa, depending on

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