• African Flutes – Bengsimbe Fula
    • 1. Bengsimbe Fula
    • 2. Yergo Two Fula
    • 3. Prodition
    • 4. Sarsang
    • 5. Sereba
    • 6. Dung n Kaheng Serrehule
    • 7. Sembele Serrehule
    • 8. Sandali Serrehule
    • 9. Sokhadange Serrehule
    • 10. Tama Jung Jung Serrehule

    Really amazing flute playing recorded in Gambia. Gives Roland Kirk a serious run for his money! Check out the audio.

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