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Por Por: Honk Horn Music of Ghana
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A world premier: squeeze-bulb honk horns join bells, drums, and voices to sound the world of union drivers and their vehicles on the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence. Recorded by Steven Feld. 40-page booklet, extensive notes, 42 color and historic black and white photographs. 72 minutes.Watch a video of the recording sessions from this release here.
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Badenya: Manden Jaliya in New York City
Safarini in transit: Music of African immigrants
Miwow Nenyo
Smithsonian Folkways World Music Collection
African Songs and Rhythms For Children--Recorded and Annotated by Dr. W.K. Amoaku
Echoes of Timbuktu and Beyond in Congo Square, U.S.A.
"Kings, Queens and lesser royal-emeshed in a web of til and toil; They crossed a sea in great despair from Timbuktu to Congo Square." This collection of music and poetry by Bilal Abdurahman is an investigation of the roots of African-American music. Abdurahman’s awareness of the unmistakable influences of Afr...
"Kings, Queens and lesser royal-emeshed in a web of til and toil; They crossed a sea in great despair from Timbuktu to Congo Square." This collection of music and poetry by Bilal Abdurahman is an investigation of the roots of African-American music. Abdurahman’s awareness of the unmistakable influences of African musical traditions on jazz is shown on this album as he plays various African instruments including the balaphone [balafon] and th...
"Kings, Queens and lesser royal-emeshed in a web of til and toil; They crossed a sea in great despair from Timbuktu to Congo Square." This collection of music and poetry by Bilal Abdurahman is an investigation of the roots of African-American music. Abdurahman’s awareness of the unmistakable influences of African musical traditions on jazz is shown on this album as he plays various African instruments including the balaphone [balafon] and the halam[xalam] in the music which accompanies his jazz poetry.
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Children's Songs for Games from Africa: With Kojo Fosu and Edwina Hunter
Kojo Fosu and Edwina Hunter introduce children’s play songs from Africa, breaking down the complex polyrhythms and syllables so that children can learn how to produce them for themselves. With directions to the games in the liner notes, this recording becomes a highly interactive sport.
Kojo Fosu and Edwina Hunter introduce children’s play songs from Africa, breaking down the complex polyrhythms and syllables so that children can learn how to produce them for themselves. With directions to the games in the liner notes, this recording becomes a highly interactive sport.
Morasha: Traditional Jewish Musical Heritage
Biblical chanting, prayers, holy and profane songs, tunes for the Sabbath, feasts and Holy Daysthese largely vocal "authentic songs" were collected by Dr. Amnon Shiloah from highly accomplished, non-professional musicians. "Morasha" means "heritage."
Biblical chanting, prayers, holy and profane songs, tunes for the Sabbath, feasts and Holy Daysthese largely vocal "authentic songs" were collected by Dr. Amnon Shiloah from highly accomplished, non-professional musicians. "Morasha" means "heritage."
