Traditional AFRICAN DRUMMING - Mende style BASHAKO - 2 min of this drumming gives ENERGY FOR THE DAY

In Mende culture, traditional performances often feature mobile ensembles of drummers, singers, and dancers, with participants donning masks such as Goboi and Nafali. These masquerades play a significant role in Mende society, serving both ceremonial and entertainment purposes.
The performances featuring these masks are accompanied by traditional Mende instruments, including the kileen, the bass and side drum and the shegure.
These instruments, combined with singing and dancing, create a vibrant and dynamic performance that is central to Mende cultural expression.