the meaning of masabo
welcome to west africa
quick notes about côte d'ivoire
about fana soro
about the senoufo people
about traditional music
about traditional dance
about masks
about the balafon
about the instruments
about oral traditions
about textiles and costumes
school performance repertoire
masks - music & dance
learning activities
learning links
Masabo Culture Company is represented by artists from various West African
cultures. During a performance or an Artist in Residence program, you will experience
music, dance, and storytelling from Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin, Ghana and
Guinea, all of which are located in West Africa. For the purposes of this Study
Guide, the focus will be on the culture of Côte d'Ivoire, the homeland of group
leader and Artist in Residence, Fana Soro.
Cultural Map of Côte d'Ivoire
Roll over the map to locate the towns & cities of Côte d'Ivoire