The Mandinka Balafon
Subtitle: an introduction with notation for teaching
By: by Lynne Jessup ; illustrations by Mary McConnell.
Publisher: Art Path Press
Published: 1983,  reprinted  2008
Place of publication: San Diego CA
Language: eng
Format: Spiral-bound
Number of pages: 191
Subjects: Balo -- Instruction and study.; Mandingo (African people) -- Music -- History and criticism.; Folk music -- Gambia -- History and criticism.
Other titles: The Ramayana,  All Hands On,
Description: A complete technical guide to the Mandinka Balafon with details on the construction of the Balafon, traditional music played in the Gambia and interviews with jalis (Balafon musicians). 

A second printing of this classic work is now available, complete with remastered CD's.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 181-185.
Discography: p. 186-187.