Pygmies rarely sing in unison. They give their music its rhythm by clapping their hands or beating sticks together. The composition of the piece is very precise but allows for a margin of improvisation from the singers. All pygmies are musicians. Traditional songs and dances are features of his shows.
Dances are a way to pass on knowledge and to communicate with the universe.
In Gabon, it remains a fundamental value. Children learn dance rhythms from birth. Dances feature in initiation rites, and allow privileged moments in the lives of Gabonese people. In 1966, he took part in the creation of the national theatre and wrote ten or so plays for it. For 10 years, he stimulated the country's cultural activity.