“Foli” is the word used for rhythm by the Malinke tribe in West Africa. But Foli is not only found in Malinke music, but in all parts of their daiÂly lives. DirectÂed by Thomas RoeÂbers, this short film porÂtrays the peoÂple of Baro, a small town in eastÂern-cenÂtral Guinea, and gives you a glimpse inside their culÂture of rhythm. As the Malinke man says, “Tous les choses, c’est du rythme.” (“EveryÂthing is rhythm.”) What makes this film even more beauÂtiÂful is the fact that it was editÂed so as to reflect Malinke rhythms.
By proÂfesÂsion, Matthias RaschÂer teachÂes EngÂlish and HisÂtoÂry at a High School in northÂern Bavaria, GerÂmany. In his free time he scours the web for good links and posts the best finds on TwitÂter.
