Songs follow the intonations of the spoken language very closely. This powerful link with the language, which in itself is a kind of melody, is typical of African songs and makes them so different from western melodies. 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.