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Explore Burundi: Akazehe greetings are part of the rich oral tradition of Burundi, which relays history and stories through the spoken word, poetry, and song. The akazehe turns a simple daily greeting into an interwoven, call and response musical form. It has a poetic quality, elevating a simple courtesy into an almost ceremonial act.
If you’ve ever run in or watched the Run For The Water race, you’ll have certainly heard the unique sounds of the finish line. Huge drums line the street, played spiritedly in the traditional style of Burundi. The musicians, dressed colorfully in red, green, and white, drum and dance athletically in time to powerful rhythms, ushering tired finishers through the home stretch with joy.
