Denaben Dundun from Niandan Croí by Slí na Croí

Denaben is a rhythm which belongs to the family of ‘Den’/Mendiani fete ryhthms in Maninka Guinea.
Den in Maninka Kan means child or children and in this case refers to the young female dancers known as the Bundyani dancers. Denaben is played as the Bundyani dancers arrive into the village bara (center) dancing on the shoulders of the Barati.

Barra O Flanniagh - Sangban
Nico Sewe - Djembe solo
Jack Kirwan -Dundunba
Lez Glasgow - Kensedeni
Breandán Ó Duifinn - Djembe accomp

Slí na Croí are an Irish based percussion ensemble founded and directed by Sligo based Barra O Flanniagh. Traditional village style dundun, djembe and song from the Malinké peoples of upper Guinea, West Africa. Raw, energetic & pacey music

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