The balafon – a true gem of West African music! 🎶 In the hands of Ladioski Officiel, this timeless instrument, with its wooden blades and amplified by gourds, brings a bright, peaceful serenade to our ears. Just can't get enough of it. Thanks to @mali_paw_b_di for sharing with us. #Balafon #WestAfricanMusic #LadioskiOfficie | African Drumming

Bassidi Koné is in the house giving this beautiful Bobo Balafon a play 🎵 You can take a closer look here 👇🏽 https://www.africandrumming.com.au/product/bobo-balafon-19-key-bali-savalas/ #balafon #marimba #africandrumming | African Drumming

soso Bala 224 is proud of you the very first balafon player comes from Guinea🇬🇳. The sacred balafon, The first balafon in the world is in NIAGASSOLA in the prefecture of Siguiri with the griots of DOKALA. Kids of South Africa thanks for the performance 💚 | Africulture Bob ley

Balafon! Le balafon, également appelé bala ou balani, est un instrument de percussion idiophone mélodique et plus précisément un xylophone à résonateurs, utilisé en Afrique occidentale. Encourageons ce talent pur de Ladioski ! Une passionnée de son métier disait Kalifa Diakité en soutien à l'artiste👏🏾🫡🥰❣️ Abonnez-vous à notre page Facebook : 𝐋𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐮 𝐩𝐞𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐅𝐎 #LesAdministrateurs #CulturelsDigital #DuPeuple

The amazing Balafon 💥 Played by Naby Camara from Guinea. Thanks to @gobackngetit for sharing on twitter | African Drumming

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