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 A rattle made of a large gourd with a netting of small shells around it. |
Gabada is a social dance that can incorporate drums, bells, and rattles accompanied with traditional lyrics. Although the lyrics are filled with proverbs containing moral lessons, it is not a religious music but is rather infamous for its flirtatious nature. A woman who is said to have had Gabada put on her is one who has been seduced by members of the performing group. One person will sing a line followed immediately by a chant among the other participants. The song leader may add variations to their line, however the chant remains the same throughout. |
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