AfroCubism

Mandingo music, also known as Manding or Mandé music, is the classical musical tradition of the Mandé peoples of West Africa, particularly the Mandinka, Maninka, and Bamana. It is deeply rooted in the history of the Mali Empire and is preserved by a hereditary caste of musician-historians known as Jali or Griots. The music is characterized by complex polyrhythms, heptatonic scales, and the intricate interplay between the kora (harp-lute), balafon (xylophone), and ngoni (lute). It serves as a vehicle for oral history, praise singing, and social commentary, blending ancient traditions with modern influences.