Diarra Loro Lora

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“Diarra Loro Lora” is a Burkinabe children’s song — and a cautionary African animal song — about a marketplace where the lion, the hyena and other animals reign supreme. Learn about the song from Mama Lisa’s World.

Country: Burkina Faso
Language: Dioula

LYRICS OF THE ALL AROUND THIS WORLD VERSION

Diarra loro lora, diantissera diarrala
Diarra loro lora, diantissera diarrala
The lion’s market is there and you can go if you dare,
The lion’s market is there and you can go if you dare.

 

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Credits

Engineering: Gina Ferrera, Los Angeles


Musicians:

Gina Ferrera (U.S., Gyil/Mbira/Effects/Vocals)

Traditional. Translation and Adaptation by Jay Sand.

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