The remarkable voice of Amadou Hampâté Bâ

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Portrait of the Malian writer Amadou Hampâté Bâ (1901-1991) taken in Paris, April 12, 1975. AFP

By: Pascal Paradou

First episode of our sound archive series "Les Voix Remarquables" with the Malian writer and ethnologist Amadou Hampâté Bâ. On the program: a brand new archive in which he evokes the story of the ancients, the importance of orality and Muslim mysticism.

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But also :
- An interview with Alexandre Wolff , acting director of the Language, Culture and Diversity Directorate of the OIF (International Organization of La Francophonie) to discuss the establishment of the digital platform for education and Culture
- The Chronicle "Words to Words" , with Jean Pruvost , to explore the words of the moment, from confinement to deconfinement, passing through confit and jam! This week, make way for the word:?

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