Liberian Cultural Dance- Balawala Malawala International Dance Troop
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- Опубліковано 18 лип 2017
- On this episode of Philimena.com I take you inside the Liberian cultural dance scene! "Music and dance are an integral part of village life in Liberia. The people dance and sing for the departed souls of the dead, at celebrations and weddings, on behalf of important visitors, and just for fun. Liberian dances are often noted for the energy and passion displayed by the dancers. As with most African dance forms, Liberian dances often reference not just the physical, but the spiritual as well. These dances are a way to preserve and transmit important stories and traditions." (worldartwest.org)
I had an amazing time with this extraordinary group who taught me some moves and made me feel so welcome (even with my lack of rhythm LOL) If you LIKE this video make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE!
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Liberia you too sweet ooooo.
Bluff yah
where is all my liberian people. 👍👍👍very nice.
I am Sitting Right here in Kenya, after getting bored on a University Project....I did not want to listen even to TED...But this has helped me release the stress...Liberia is beautiful
Thanks for watching!
I love the Vai and kpelleh cultivating dance
Beautiful Culture I hope we can continue to introduce our Culture more to the world.💃💃💃❤❤❤
Great Performances. Proud of my Liberian people. Wishing the best with more opportunities for evolving and performing. Thank you for sharing Royda!
Our culture is so beautiful. Thx for sharing. You did great!
Wow! Liberians that why we are always healthy cause we exercise for fun and we also have passion in what we do. Thanks Ronda!!!
Great 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷👌👌
Big up's to the brothers and sister that's given a demonstration of were jazz music comes from folk dance,and all other tribal, dances originated from . The Mother Land .
That's Right Liberia!!
My people know how to make theirselves happy. Whether they have food to eat or not.
I appreciate this video, this video is everything! Thank you 🇱🇷
WOW this is beautiful thanks for the upload
Love the drumming and dancing. Keep the culture alive and LOUD. Peace and Blessings
Gurl.... you better stop playing and shake that tuma!
Liberia's traditional cultural has always been truly unmatched on the African soil. Thanks so much for posting this video. We must never ever forget our traditional roots....sometimes that has been passed down since B.C and A.D.
You must not been to the ivory coast
Gladee N'yon GLa Zaii lol I’m sure he haven’t even heard of Ghana or Nigeria lol . He said Unmatched 😂
@@Adebuea I'm a so called Liberian but I know that statement is 100% false he probably said that because he hasn't been to other African nations to experience their culture. Matter of fact liberia doesn't have culture compare to cote d'ivoire/ivory coast nor Ghana.
Gladee N'yon GLa Zaii yra i mean we all have our cultures n that’s fine to choose but yea saying it’s unmatched is a lil exaggerated lol .
My culture is very nice sweet Liberia
OMG! they were crankin!
A big thanks to u for special soul n heart warming video
Thanks guys. I might be living out of Liberia but I am very rooted when it comes to cultural dances.
I used to watched this funny show in 1998 shortly before the civil war broke out. I hope it’s back on T.V. 2019!
This is Awesome .....
Nice...😍
This was great to watch.
This was very nice. The rhythm of the drums moves me. I am in my early 30s and for the longest time I did not know much about my homeland. Thank you so much Royda for showcasing some of liberian traditional artists. You did well.
Girl I am loving this, thanks for sharing
Thank you beautiful such artistry loss for words
Raw and uncut.
I really liked this!
Love this! I know about the Kru people. My friend is Kru. The Vai have a writing system called Vai. Im wondering if anyone is active in reviving or preserving it.
Thank you for this video! I definitely was moving while I was watching it. 👍🏾👍🏾🙂
Great. I am so proud of you for uploading this. I feel good.
Stop the magic performance.
Hahaha that's awesome, they let Royda dance with them.
Oh wow that is good thanks you people I appreciate it
Wow that's NICE 👍🏾
Oh yes it's the Kru people.
right here oo.... Thanks so much
Ruth Kollie I like ur Style Sister
Great Video. Keep it up!
Keep up what you doing👌👌👌👌👌💖
Wicked world.
I see you Royda, I didn't know you had moves like that! Go gettem girl! Lol
-Elaine
LOL don't even hype me cousin! I tried hahaha!
Royda Urey great job!
Royda Urey i shared this video on my facebook post
Mamie Watta power.
🇱🇷❤
Nice
Mark of the beast.
Add some banjo to this and you have a party.
Wicked people.
The scorpion king.
❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦
Mistress of the dark.
Running in the dark.
No Mr A. The krus are from Liberia. Some migrated to Ghana during the colonial period to work for the british but were all deported back to liberia and their seized when kofi Busia became milatary ruler.
University of medicine.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Their kingdom is under the sea.
Sea world.
On a serious note tho you can dance lol
LOL thanks I don't think so but I tried and had a blast!
Royda Urey can i oneday share this video?
Which Liberian tribe that migrated from Ghana? Is it the Kru?
None
Maybe fante Fishermen
@@Truth-Reality. 😂😂
You’re so funny….
There’s actually couple of share tribes throughout (Africa) West Africa….
Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon and Nigeria that I’m aware of…
And they’re all call different names.
There’s more too all over Africa…
Cause at the end of the day we’re one people ❤
@gladyschanipo820 I responded to the question. Which Liberian tribe migrated from present-day Ghana? And the answer is none. If you know something, I don't then please educate me. 🙏
I tried contacting you as I am here in Liberia and would have loved to see this in person what are some upcoming events that I can attend
Not that expensive it's reasonable I feel some things are cheaper than the U.S except the super market now that is expensive but it's so free here everyone well not everyone lol but majority are nice. I never thought it would be like this. I love it here
Hi Latasha sorry we haven't been able to connect, but for these experiences its best to contact West Tourism, the website is www.west-tourism.com/ they can assist you with all your tourism needs!
Royda Urey ok thanks
Blade shows.
Your pride and happy doing the wrong things.
I enjoyed it... However, the dance that you labeled as the "Male Bassa Dance" is not a Bassa dance! Those movements belong to the Dan (Gio) ethnic group where the men do perform in that manner. It is important that we as Africans properly represent our Ancestral arts by knowing all of the cultural details of a particular Song, Dance and Rhythm. My name is Patrice De Lemos and I'm from Angola (Southern Africa), but while I lived in the USA, I had the pleasure & honor of studying under the Greatest Drummers & Dancers of Liberia such as : Nathanial Tatee Sackor, Albert Gibson, Gbassay Zinnah, Nimely Napla, Moses Brown, Jared, Gabriel Kieh, Luseni Fofana, Isabella Fofana, Victoria Tweh, Khata Soribah, Zenweh Bassa Wrecker Gbordoe, Laura Freemon, Janet Sonie Nicholas Brewer, Kassouma, Sarah Johnson, Yomo, Selena, Kebeh Bondo, Oretha Jackson and Fatou Gayflor... Some of these Masters are founding members of the following groups : Malawala Balawala, The National Ballet of Liberia, Liberia Cry For Peace and the Cultural Ambassadors of Liberia. I will always place Liberia as one of the richest cultural secrets among us Africans! Also some of the best food in the world is also in Liberia! Somebody please send me some "GB" here in Angola, I miss it too much oh! KKkkkkkkk 😏👌🏿😂
inovArtesMediaLda inovArtes this was information received from the group I believe their are many cultural dances that are similar I am of Bassa descent and this is a dance from our tribe, because Africans are spread all over the continent you will see similar dances incorporated in different tribal sects. I captured a few moments of a vast amount of cultural practices please rememberer that, no need to speak down on misrepresentation African culture is an inclusion and Fuzion of a mixture of cultures. Appreciate your vast knowledge of the dances and cultures but there is always more to learn!
Mrs. Royda Urey, just to be clear, it is not a matter of "knowing it all"... However as I stated I spent many years with some of the "Legends" of your country's cultural representation... Please double check some of the names that I had mentioned above. Trust me when I say that this dance is Dan /Gio, I'm an "Ethno-Musicologist" by specialty, I would't be saying this just for kicks. I spent years playing Djembe / Sangba / Sangpa and most of those years was as a "backing drummer". Everything that was in that rhythm that he was dancing to is Dan / Gio... I actually love playing "Bassa Male" so I can honestly and truly say that those "steps" are Dan / Gio... If you double check with that man who is the director (the Elder in the video) of Malawala Balawala he will confirm that dance for you. By the way the "Great Young Master Drummer" Moses Brown (who taught me a lot) is now back in Monrovia he can help you get "proper facts" about the Liberian Folklore... He's also Bassa and he's on Facebook. 😏 👌🏿❤️ 🇱🇷 For Life!
I am not arguing your expertise I am just telling you what we know here in Liberia thanks for your recommendation though :) You clearly have extensive knowledge of dance from all around Africa as I stated we are a blend of cultures and some steps were probably taken from the Gio dance BUT again it is identified HERE as the Bassa dance. The elder in the video is the one who gave me all the information you see here in the video LOL this is not an argument you got it chief!
It's funny, you say that Liberia has one of the richest cultural secrets. I'm a Liberian living in America and know nothing about my culture. Is there a way I could get in contact with those people which you've mentioned to also learn about MY culture??
es Johnson Nice try, but that wasn’t the point that I was making. You’ve taken "cultural identity" completely out of context. By the way, I’m probably one of the most PAN-African human beings that you’ll ever come across.
Be safe ✊🏿🌞
No any type of tattoos. Clean and natural body only.
What is culture.
Mark people.
Noise.
Stupidity
Foolish goat
The Liberian culture dance is the best in AFRICA AND WORLD WIDE!
What do you know about culture by the way Just keep it on the down low
Crocodiles tears.
Cancel all secrets societies.
Snake hunting story.
Where is our culture now???
While I appreciate Liberia cultural dance itself, I'm a bit disappointed that very young girls (9 years - 18) aren't given the chance to dance and perform.
I've watched the R. I. A new terminal opening programme videos and again saw a pile old women performing. They were barely energetic enough to ooze out that vigour that will keep audiences and viewers wanting more and it's a shame to admit.
I'm based between Europe and north America where young people are given the chance to perform for public entertainment.
I'm not being rude but the ladies in this video are a bit older and need to retire. They would be well honoured and appreciated as trainers not dancers anymore. An international cultural group should be one that is more competitive and full of never seen before energy levels.
The guys in this video are younger and okay. They're great drummers and dancers and I appreciate the group effort.
Stop playing with medicine.
Stop the voodoo activities.
Stop the witchcraft activities.
Your not remorseful.
Stop putting tattoos on your body.
Cancel culture.
Stop the voodoo activities.