Mask collective + Festima - Zaouli de la Côte d'Ivoire

Interview avec la troupe Zaouli de la Côte d'Ivoire, de la ville de Bouaflé
Réalisée par Mask Collective lors du Festima 2014, Dédougou, Burkina Faso.

[SizzlesDiaries]

The Zaouli dance is epic, i am enchanted. In Namibia we have a dance called omupembe wandema where men jump over each others head. Loved this and bless Africa

[RhythmAddictedState]

That looks so cool! Imagine the mad muscle control that they have, only moving their feet while keeping their torso totally still and eveything. Amazing.

[argentik]

Perfection in body expression. It's a remarkable cultural treasure. I enjoyed it so much, I'd be glad to travel to see them. Many Thanks. Keep this happening.

[TheSanityInspector]

That's is some remarkble muscle control. He reminds me of a hummingbird, so busy yet so still.

[juanmavalerio]

La riqueza cultural de toda África no deja de sorprenderme! "Mask collective + Festima - Zaouli de la Côte d'Ivoire" es una de las ejecuciones culturales más hermosas que he visto.

[mohamedshehata]

Je suis de Martinique. Je vois cette danse zaouli, j’entends ce chant, et je suis admirative. Bravo !

[khadeejah]

Danseurs, batteurs tous dans le rythme.... C'est incroyable ❤️

[susanagalvan]

Excelente definitivamente mi preferido NO hay baile favorito para mí Me quito el sombrero ante su genialidad y destreza al bailar es un GRAN ARTE EL SUYO! Cualquier cosa que diga es poco para lo maravilloso que es este bailarín!Muchas gracias!

[merveilmeok]

Translation:
First man: Our dance is called the Zaouli (pronounced "za-U-lee"). We are from the Ivory Coast, precisely from a town called Bouaflé (pronounced "bwa-flay").
Once upon a time, the dance originated with farmers who gathered at night to dance after a long day of work in the fields. The dance is named after the daughter of its creator. She was called Djella Lou Zaouli (pronounced "jay-lah lou za-u-lee"), which means (Djella daughter of Zaouli).

Second man: The Zaouli is international because the dance has now been shown around the world. In the Ivory Coast, all the best dancers are looked at and only one is chosen to be the best among the best. This dancer here was named the best.
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[marimbas]

me encantaaaa
los
que lindoooo
no paro de verlos
amo su danza
amo su percusión
gracias gracias

[abiyahbenyasharel]

I for one am very proud and glad to share the same blood with this people.

[aronnascimento]

Todo mundo por causa do Free Fire né?
Tamo junto! Kkkk

[hamnahasi]

This dance is so beautiful all mankind should watch it. Is it very ancient? Absolutely an awesome talent. Dancing perfectly with drummers rhythm requires an amazing amount of body control and conditioning. Continue sharing this beautiful dance. May we learn rhythm and harmony. Mighty Spirit bless.

[martinsmith]

That shuffle, the high knees, footwork all comes from Africa and we still do it the same way shouting at church here in the US!💪🏾

[Smokeysmom]

Amazing. If I could dance like that, I'd be in great shape.

[maikatupua]

Greetings from Fiji 🇫🇯 .... Thank you for sharing.

[xpeepup]

Cadê os cara que veio por causa do FREE FIRE?HAHAHA

[Bigmamamoniii]

I think this is amazing how fast he can move

[oubliejamais]

Soy de Chile pero trabajo en import de 1998 en el aeroport de Roissy, un placer trabajar con ellos, su comida, su gente, artesanias.
Nous travaillons avec l Afrique, merci pour cette vidéo

[joanlerman]

I love this video! I wonder how does his top half stays so level while his legs are so busy . It doesn't even seem possible ! Such talent !