Soninke is the language of the Sarakole people, descendants of the Ghana Empire. Spoken by approximately 2 million people in Mali, Senegal, Mauritania and Gambia, it is also the language of a very active diaspora in France, particularly in the Paris region. Its music is carried by powerful voices and elegant koras.
The best channels to learn Soninke for free.
Content in Soninke: cultural programs, music and information for the Soninke community in France and Africa.
View channel→Soninke courses for beginners: basic vocabulary, greetings and common expressions with Latin alphabet transcription.
View channel→Soninke music clips and concerts. Griot, jaliya and modern music in Soninke for immersion in Sarakole culture.
View channel→Our selection of movies and TV shows for Soninke immersion.
Burkinabe film by Dani Kouyate about the griot tradition. Language close to Soninke, explores the story of Sundiata Keita and West African oral tradition.
Historical dramaSenegalese film by Mati Diop, Palme d'Or at Cannes. Spoken in Wolof and local languages close to Soninke, evokes diaspora and migration.
Drama / FantasyMasterpiece of Senegalese cinema by Djibril Diop Mambety. Symbol of African cinema with scenes in West African languages.
DramaEssential artists to discover music in Soninke.
Renowned Soninke griot woman. Traditional Soninke songs with kora and percussion, powerful voice carrying the history and genealogy of the Sarakole people.
Gambian kora virtuoso, first woman in her griot lineage. Music in Soninke and Mandinka, fusion between tradition and contemporary world music.
Kora master originally from Mali. Instrumental and vocal compositions in Mande languages including Soninke, African and jazz fusion.
Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.
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All Targumi resources for this language.
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A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?
Guides, methods and tips to progress.
Essential words and phrases organised by themes.
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