Musée de la Musique Georges Ouédraogo

The Musée de la Musique in Ouagadougou is dedicated to the traditional musical instruments of Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel. Its collection gathers drums, balafons, stringed instruments and flutes from the country's many ethnic groups, each displayed with explanations of its role in ritual and celebration. The museum documents the rich percussive traditions that underpin Burkinabè festivals and dance. Compact and specialised, it complements the national museum by focusing on the sound and rhythm central to the region's cultural life.