VOA慢速英语 海洋精灵Mami Wata的多面性

　　In the Gambia, Fleck met with the Jatta family of musicians. They play an instrument called the akonting. The akonting has three strings, while the banjo Bela Fleck plays here with the Jattas has five.

　　(MUSIC: "Ajula/Mbamba")

　　Bela Fleck plays with popular musicians in small villages. He also plays with some of the biggest names in African music. Here he performs "Miriam" with the Malian guitarist Djelimady Tounkara.

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　　We leave you with Bela Fleck performing with the famous Malian singer Oumou Sangare. This beautiful song tells about a songbird crying out into the forest. Mizz Sangare asks people to remember those who are poor, powerless and without hope.

　　(MUSIC: "Djorolen")

　　HOST:

　　I'm Doug Johnson. I hope you enjoyed our program today.

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