Balani show
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| Etymology | 'Balani show' block parties; Balani, lit. 'little balafon' |
| Other names | Ambience |
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Balani show or ambience is an electronic dance music genre endemic to Mali. Stemming from eponymous 'Balani Show' block parties, the Balani show music genre combines elements of African dance music genres like kuduro and coupé-décalé with the musical traditions of Griot instrumentalists.