Ayorou Singing Stones (1968)

On the Niger River, the island of Ayorou is home to a “singing stone,” an imposing boulder rock covered with cupules. It is used as a percussion instrument by local musicians who have come in a canoe. After long rehearsals, the artists will play their compositions to their audience accompanied by a guitar.

• Year: 1968
• Genres: Documentary
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• Languages: French
• Runtime: 7 min