Dahomey Suite for Oboe and Piano Based on Seven Documentary Dahomey Songs: With Documentary Recordings

produced by Mieczyslaw Kolinski, 1901-1981 (Folkways Records, 1959), 36 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: Mieczyslaw Kolinski considers Dahomey Suite to be a stylistic experiment in which he blends West African musical style with the tonal music of the western tradition. Dahomey, now Benin, has a rich musical tradition based in vocal technique that Kolinski translates into beautiful oboe melodies, played by Lois Wann, and accompanied by piano and traditional percussion instruments. Extensive liner notes and an in-depth musical analysis complete this experiment in style blending.
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 36 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Suite, Duet, Fusion
Label: Folkways Records
Producer: Mieczyslaw Kolinski, 1901-1981
Release Date: 1959
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Africa, África
Keywords and Translated Subjects: África