Associated Press
NGOZI, Burundi (AP) — A traditional form of musical greeting known to Burundians as akazehe is performed exclusively by women. But the practice of long embraces and call-and-response of “sweet words” is fading, despite its unique status in a country that’s better known for its world-famous percussionists. Cultural officials and others say the practice is worth preserving with its potential role in fostering social cohesion. The tradition also has been a way for a woman to signal trouble at home. But it has been threatened in part by public health measures that discourage unnecessary contact during disease outbreaks.
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