For people of my tribe, with its rich musical context, exposure to music begins in the womb, when pregnant mothers join in the community dances. From inside the womb, our babies feel the vibrations of the rhythms enter their bodies. Infants are thn wrapped onto their mothers’ backs with a cloth and taken into the dancing circle with everyone else. Children are included in community celebrations and hear the same music as the adults. Our children are welcome to participate at any age.Yaya Diallo