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- oza75/bambara-tts |
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- bm |
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- fr |
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- en |
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# Overview |
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The demo of the model can be found here: [Bambara MT](https://huggingface.co/spaces/oza75/bambara-mt) |
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## Project |
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This model is part of a larger initiative dedicated to enabling Bambara speakers to access global knowledge without language barriers. |
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Our goal is to eliminate the need for Bambara speakers to learn a secondary language before they can acquire new information or skills. |
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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. |
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## Bambara Language |
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Bambara, also known as Bamanankan, is a Mande language spoken primarily in Mali by millions of people as a mother tongue and second language. |
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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, |
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and it has a rich oral tradition that is integral to Malian culture. |
