Zarma people
The Zarma people are an ethnic group predominantly found in westernmost Niger. They are also found in significant numbers in the adjacent areas of Nigeria and Benin, along with smaller numbers in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, and Sudan. ...
especially that of Zarmaganda in Niger. It is part of the traditional dance to celebrate the end of a good harvest, festivals, wrestling matches and weddings
Bitti Harey is rooted in the cultural tradition of the Zarmaganda. The handling of the elements that make up the instrumental ensemble of Bitti Harey is handled by seasoned actors with perfect knowledge of the rhythm.
The word "Bitti Harey" literally translates into ''"drum rhythm"''. The main musical instrument used which is the ''"bitti"'' or ''"kunce háréy"'', is a double-headed drum similar to but bigger than a dondon and has a cylindrical shape. It is slung in front of the player and played with both hands. The drum is used almost exclusively in the Zarmaganda, the heartland of the Zarma people in
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Ouallam Ouallam is a town around 90 km north of Niamey in southwestern Niger. It is the capital of Ouallam Department, one of four departments in the Tillabéri Region.
Culture
Historically centered in the lands of the Djerma people, Ouallam has impo ...