Moore Music

As is typical of music in the Sahel region, the lead melodic instrument often follows or even leads the lyrics. Here, Toure, the leader of the troupe and the flutist uses the flute to signal to the girls when to sing and what dance moves to lead into next. These troupes can animate community discussions, NGO work and government development issues.

Although these dances do not have a lot of lyrics, this style of theatrical dance troupe is a new genre that deserves representation here. The group itself is multi-ethnic with mostly Mossi, Fulani and former Songhai captives that have assimilated into Mossi society.

Instrument combinations and music steer towards a newer, blended sound, that maintains a folk-like flavor. The lyrics and dance superimpose another discourse, a development or political discourse, available for direct-hire; informative, thematic entertainment either existing or to be written.