Photo of COBA performers in Danse Bele



COBA:Repertoire

Many songs in the African tradition were passed along orally through generations and mixed with various cultures (namely French and Spanish) through slavery and colonization. As a result, these lyrics are spelled phonetically in the present day.


Ogoun Belele
0:41 (Short Clip)


Lyrics

Ogoun belele, oh yeah, Ogoun belele
Ogoun belele, oh yeah, Ogoun belele
Apamande dada masuko oh, Ogoun belele

La Reine
0:27 (Short Clip)


Lyrics

Mweh hey lay La Reine Celino
Aye cuyé La Reine Celie
Coné colah sombé soldah
Féo coné mano wahn goah



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