Definitions

1. noun

A people living in the north-east of Guinea, west Africa, known for their musical traditions, including the use of the djembe drum.

“The kuranko people have a rich cultural heritage, with their music and dance being a key part of their identity.”

2. noun

A language spoken by the kuranko people, belonging to the Manding languages of the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo language family.

“The kuranko language is a tonal language with a complex system of vowel harmony.”