Wouya is a Djakanke tribe rhythm from Boké in the Lower Guinea region, near the border between the Republic of Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
I was taught this rhythm while I was in Guinea by 'Soda' Bangaly Kounbasa and Lamine Camara, two master-musicians from Boké.
Watch the whole playlist here: • Wouya - Rhythm 1
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