The mission of Balafon West African Dance Ensemble, Inc. is to provide an insightful, woman-centered perspective on West African tradition and culture as a source of healing and balance by providing quality education and entertainment to audiences of all nationalities and walks of life.
Welcome to Balafon West African Dance Ensemble
What does Balafon mean?
Balafon West African Dance Ensemble is named after the balafon, is an ancestor to instruments such as the marimba and xylophone. This traditional West African instrument has carried on the melody of the ancient Mali empire region of West Africa for over 700 years. With our dedicated to passing down rich cultural and musical traditions, we give honor to the rich musical legacy we’ve inherited.
