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Orchéstre Baka Gbiné A group of talented Baka musicians
are setting out on a tour of Cameroon in an effort to raise pride...
..and self confidence in their Baka identity
the baka are hunter-gatherers living in the African rainforest
they have a totally sustainable lifestyle
and are renowned worldwide for their unique and harmonious and culture
not only are they amongst the most musical people on the planet
they are also some of the poorest
they have been the guardians of the rainforest the thousand years
but now forest exploitation is forcing them to leave their homes
and live a life abject poverty beside the road
music is one of the few things they're highly respected for
so far Orchéstre Baka Gbiné have made two albums
which have been well received throughout cameroon
and made all Baka people proud
the forest voices tour will start in communities
where their popularity guarantees to attract people from far in the forest
this will create a brilliant opportunity to get many Baka together in one place
to discuss the challenges that face their forest their life and their future
the forest voices tour will be facilitated..
...by global music exchange
who have been working with this community for over 20 years
they've been instrumental in the creation of the group Baka Gbiné
the recording of their albums
and collection of their royalties used for community projects
the forest voices tour will give the Baka the confidence in their traditions and culture
and inspire them to hold on to the ancient knowledge
the money we raise will be used to make that dream a reality
help give the Baka a chance to help themselves