The traditional drumming of Burundi is a symbol of national pride but a debate is being had about when the drums should be played. They were once reserved only for royal ceremonies but their use has ...

Burundi's president, Pierre Nkurunziza has introduced strict controls over the country's renowned drumming rituals, banning female drummers and limiting the sacred tradition to official events. "It is ...

The hug between the two women looked like it would last forever. A spirited 85-year-old had embraced a younger woman she hadn’t seen for months, and she chanted a number of questions in the peculiar ...

Political violence has engulfed the African nation of Burundi. The U.N. Security Council has passed a resolution to try and prevent potential genocide, while refugees have been pouring into ...

Twenty-five Chinese artists touring Burundi since Tuesday performed a beautiful concert on Wednesday evening in the Burundian capital Bujumbura to boost cultural exchanges and mark the lunar new year ...

Janvier Nahimana, who is from Burundi and moved to Nova Scotia with his family in 2014, has enjoyed playing traditional African instruments since he was a small child. Nahimana, a technician with ...