Music of Guinea

Guinea's President, Sekou Toure, disbanded all private dance orchestras and created a network of state-sponsored groups.

Fula is widely used in the central Fouta Djallon, Maninka in the east and Susu in the northwestern coastal region.

[3] Christians, mostly Roman Catholic, about 10 percent[4] of the population, are mainly found in the southern region of Guinée forestière.

Famous balafon players include El Hadj Djeli Sory Kouyaté and, early in his career, superstar Mory Kanté.

He introduced a radical cultural policy called authenticite, whereby musicians and artists were instructed to "look at the past" for inspiration and to incorporate traditional practices in their arts.