Farafina is a music and dance group from Burkina Faso, established in 1978. Founded by balafon player Mahama Konaté, the group uses voices and instruments including as the balafon, kora, djembe, bara, tama, [doum'doum), shekere, and keyboard. Right from the beginning they were enthusiastically welcomed by their audiences who were fascinated by so much virtuosity. Their ability to expand their music without denying their traditional instruments has enabled them to experience new forms and record with musicians such as Jon Hassell