oza75/bambara-tts

Overview

The demo of the model can be found here: Bambara MT

Project

This model is part of a larger initiative dedicated to enabling Bambara speakers to access global knowledge without language barriers. Our goal is to eliminate the need for Bambara speakers to learn a secondary language before they can acquire new information or skills. By providing a robust dataset for Text-to-Speech (TTS) applications, we aim to support the creation of tools for bambara language, thus democratizing access to knowledge.

Bambara Language

Bambara, also known as Bamanankan, is a Mande language spoken primarily in Mali by millions of people as a mother tongue and second language. It serves as a lingua franca in Mali and is also spoken in neighboring countries (Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast etc...). Bambara is written in both the Latin script and N'Ko script, and it has a rich oral tradition that is integral to Malian culture.