Balla et ses Balladins

Orchestra formed in Guinea-Conakry in 1962 from the split of the Syli Orchestre National. Balla Onivogui (trumpet), was the chef d'orchestre, though Pivi Moriba (trombone) was designated leader in the early 1970s, hence the group Pivi Et Les Baladins. Balla was reinstated upon the order of Pres. Ahmed Sékou Touré.