Song in Ménik from Bedik singer and rapper Benoit Fader Keita, aka Beni-Fadi.
Also Known As:
Budik, Bedik, Tandanke, Tendanke, Tenda, Bande, Basari du Bandemba, Menik
Dialects & Varieties
Documentation of Bedik Project
Adjaratou Sall. 2010. "Documentation of Bedik Project." Online: http://www.bedik-ifan.net/.
Speakers
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Ethnic or community population
3000
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Location and Context
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Location Description
"Mainly in the region of Kedougou, Senegal Oriental and another community living in the neighboring region of Tambacounda. However, it is worth noting the presence of some Bédiks in the city of Mbour and Dakar."
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Pulaar, French
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Recent Resources
Bedik are a small ethnic minority, comprised of about 3500 individuals living in villages located in