Wari Bô by Burkina Azza

Social Joy records is very pleased to present Burkina Azza's debut Album Wari bo - a musical tale that covers every aspect of Burkina Azza's values and world view. The album takes us to the very soul of Burkina Faso, giving us a taste of the deep connection of the artists to the beauty and culture of this country.

The Burkinabe collective, from Nayerina in the Djibasso region, was born from a lineage of Balafonist and Percussionist musicians called "The Griots", often referred to as a "living archive of the people's traditions". Wari bo was Produced in January 2020 on the brink of the coronavirus pandemic in Ouagadougou, after Label owner Guilhem Monin discovered an outstanding street performance via the African Drumming Facebook group. Two years later, this release is the result of a friendship and love of music that connects two continents and travels across borders, space and time.

The band Burkina Azza, from Nayerina in the Djibasso region, was born from a lineage of Balafonist and Percussionist musicians called “The Griots”, referred to often as “a living archive of the people's traditions”. Proud children of the Bwa people, the music of Burkina Azza is a reflection of their deep love for culture, tradition and life.