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The bolon (Bambara: ߓߐ߬ߟߐ߲)^[1] is a traditional harp played in Mali, as well as Guinea.^[2] It was notably played in hunting ceremonies or before a battle, to rouse warriors' valor.^[3] It was also used by the Jola in Gambia for accompaniment for men's choruses.^[4] Among other string instruments played in Guinea, the bolon is the oldest.^[3]

The bolon is a three-stringed instrument, constructed from a large calabash covered by unshaven goat skin, and a bow-shaped neck.^[3] When playing, it is placed between the legs with the strings facing the musician. In addition to plucking the strings, the musician also hits the calabash as if playing a drum.[1]

References

^ Faya Ismael Tolno (September 2011). "Les Recherches linguistiques de l'école N'ko" (PDF). Dalou Kende (in French). No. 19. Kanjamadi. p. 7. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
^ Mande Music: Traditional and Modern Music of the Maninka Page 77 Eric Charry - 2000 "Bolon . The bolon is played by several peoples in West Africa, including Maninka, Fulbe, Senufo. Susu, and Kissi (map 3, plate 4). Nowadays it is a rare instrument in its traditional setting, but it is often played in national ballets and in a variety of
^ ^a ^b ^c "Alpha Rhythm Roots - Bolon". www.alpharhythmroots.com. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
^ Stone, Ruth M., ed. "West Africa: An Introduction." Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 1: Africa. New York: Routledge, Array. 458-86. Music Online: The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. Web. 29 Sept. 2016.

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[1] Faya Ismael Tolno (September 2011). "Les Recherches linguistiques de l'école N'ko" (PDF). Dalou Kende (in French). No. 19. Kanjamadi. p. 7. Retrieved 17 December 2020.

[2] Mande Music: Traditional and Modern Music of the Maninka Page 77 Eric Charry - 2000 "Bolon . The bolon is played by several peoples in West Africa, including Maninka, Fulbe, Senufo. Susu, and Kissi (map 3, plate 4). Nowadays it is a rare instrument in its traditional setting, but it is often played in national ballets and in a variety of

[:0-3] "Alpha Rhythm Roots - Bolon". www.alpharhythmroots.com. Retrieved 2016-09-26.

[4] Stone, Ruth M., ed. "West Africa: An Introduction." Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 1: Africa. New York: Routledge, Array. 458-86. Music Online: The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. Web. 29 Sept. 2016.

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 [[File:Griot Soussou (Guinée).jpg|thumb|A [[Susu people|Susu]] yeliba playing a bolon in 1905, his rifle by his side. The bolon has a small, square soundhole and a nyenmyemo (metal resonator fringed with metal rings, mounted on the end of the neck)]]
-The '''bolon''' is a traditional harp played in [[Mali]], as well as [[Guinea]].<ref>Mande Music: Traditional and Modern Music of the Maninka   Page 77 Eric Charry - 2000 "Bolon . The bolon is played by several peoples in West Africa, including Maninka, Fulbe, Senufo. Susu, and Kissi (map 3, plate 4). Nowadays it is a rare instrument in its traditional setting, but it is often played in national ballets and in a variety of</ref> It was notably played in hunting ceremonies or before a battle, to rouse warriors' valor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://www.alpharhythmroots.com/Bolon.html|title = Alpha Rhythm Roots - Bolon|website = www.alpharhythmroots.com|access-date = 2016-09-26}}</ref> It was also used by the [[Jola people|Jola]] in [[The Gambia|Gambia]] for accompaniment for men's choruses.<ref>Stone, Ruth M., ed. "West Africa: An Introduction." ''Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 1: Africa''. New York: Routledge, Array. 458-86. ''Music Online: The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music''. Web. 29 Sept. 2016.</ref> Among other string instruments played in Guinea, the bolon is the oldest.<ref name=":0" />
+The '''bolon''' ({{lang-bm|ߓߐ߬ߟߐ߲|italics=no}})<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Les Recherches linguistiques de l’école N’ko|author1=Faya Ismael Tolno|url=http://kanjamadi.com/dalukende19.pdf|magazine=Dalou Kende|language=fr|issue=19|page=7|date=September 2011|publisher=Kanjamadi|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> is a traditional harp played in [[Mali]], as well as [[Guinea]].<ref>Mande Music: Traditional and Modern Music of the Maninka   Page 77 Eric Charry - 2000 "Bolon . The bolon is played by several peoples in West Africa, including Maninka, Fulbe, Senufo. Susu, and Kissi (map 3, plate 4). Nowadays it is a rare instrument in its traditional setting, but it is often played in national ballets and in a variety of</ref> It was notably played in hunting ceremonies or before a battle, to rouse warriors' valor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://www.alpharhythmroots.com/Bolon.html|title = Alpha Rhythm Roots - Bolon|website = www.alpharhythmroots.com|access-date = 2016-09-26}}</ref> It was also used by the [[Jola people|Jola]] in [[The Gambia|Gambia]] for accompaniment for men's choruses.<ref>Stone, Ruth M., ed. "West Africa: An Introduction." ''Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 1: Africa''. New York: Routledge, Array. 458-86. ''Music Online: The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music''. Web. 29 Sept. 2016.</ref> Among other string instruments played in Guinea, the bolon is the oldest.<ref name=":0" />
 The bolon is a three-stringed instrument, constructed from a large calabash covered by unshaven goat skin, and a bow-shaped neck.<ref name=":0" /> When playing, it is placed between the legs with the strings facing the musician. In addition to plucking the strings, the musician also hits the calabash as if playing a drum.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtZiWtVrOVQ]