Sunjata and Bakaridjan Koné: Two Captivating Legends from Mali
Matt Clayton
Do you like epic tales that sing the deeds of the world’s greatest heroes?
If so, you will love this volume of epics from the West African country of Mali. Each is full of battles and derring-do, magic, and prophecies based on historical events. The Epic of Sunjata tells the tale of the great thirteenth-century king of the Mali Empire, Sunjata Keita, who started life as a disabled boy but rose to become one of Mali’s greatest warriors and king of a vast empire. The Epic of Bakaridjan Koné, a proud epic in its own right, is but a part of the larger Epic of Bambara Segu, one of the longest African epics, detailing the history of the Segu Empire, which lasted from 1712 to 1861. Like Sunjata, Bakaridjan Koné is a formidable warrior; however, he has no designs on power, preferring only to serve his king with valorous deeds.
Here are just a few of the amazing episodes you’ll read in these epics:
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to enjoy each of these fascinating West African epics!
Duration - 3h 20m.
Author - Matt Clayton.
Narrator - Michael Reaves.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2022 Matt Clayton ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Do you like epic tales that sing the deeds of the world’s greatest heroes? If so, you will love this volume of epics from the West African country of Mali. Each is full of battles and derring-do, magic, and prophecies based on historical events. The Epic of Sunjata tells the tale of the great thirteenth-century king of the Mali Empire, Sunjata Keita, who started life as a disabled boy but rose to become one of Mali’s greatest warriors and king of a vast empire. The Epic of Bakaridjan Koné, a proud epic in its own right, is but a part of the larger Epic of Bambara Segu, one of the longest African epics, detailing the history of the Segu Empire, which lasted from 1712 to 1861. Like Sunjata, Bakaridjan Koné is a formidable warrior; however, he has no designs on power, preferring only to serve his king with valorous deeds. Here are just a few of the amazing episodes you’ll read in these epics: Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to enjoy each of these fascinating West African epics! Duration - 3h 20m. Author - Matt Clayton. Narrator - Michael Reaves. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2022 Matt Clayton ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:30
Introduction
Duration:00:01:54
The Epic of Sunjata
Duration:00:03:13
The Epic of Bakaridjan Koné
Duration:00:03:06
The Epic of Sunjata, The Birth of Sunjata
Duration:00:14:38
The Childhood of Sunjata
Duration:00:12:25
Sunjata’s Exile
Duration:00:20:09
Sumanguru Kanté
Duration:00:10:32
The Visitors from Mali
Duration:00:13:06
Sunjata’s Return
Duration:00:12:43
Preparations for War
Duration:00:10:03
The Battle of Kirina
Duration:00:21:47
The Epic of Bakaridjan Koné, The Arrival of Bakaridjan Koné
Duration:00:08:26
At the Court of Da Monzon
Duration:00:14:39
Bakaridjan Grows to Manhood
Duration:00:07:14
Bakaridjan and the Water Jinn
Duration:00:19:49
Bakaridjan and Dosoke Zan
Duration:00:10:22
Bakaridjan and the Cows of Samaniana
Duration:00:08:16
Da Monzon’s Attempt on Bakaridjan’s Life
Duration:00:07:10
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:40