African Music
Various Artists

This collection of field recordings made by ethnomusicologist Laura C. Boulton was originally issued in 1957 on Folkways Records. Recorded by Boulton during one of her expeditions to Central and West Africa, it provides a glimpse of traditional music from Sudan, Benin, Cameroon, Liberia, Mali, and Nigeria. Liner notes include a track-by-track discussion of the music, its instrumentation, and its cultural context. Some translations of lyrics are also provided.
Track Listing
101
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War Song | n/a | 2:49 | |
102
|
Song of Praise | n/a | 1:58 | |
103
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Song for Chief | n/a | 2:56 | |
104
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Dance Song | n/a | 2:24 | |
105
|
War Song | n/a | 2:24 | |
106
|
Herding Song, Marriage Song, Lullaby | n/a | 3:14 | |
201
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Wrestling Match Song | n/a | 2:03 | |
202
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Orphan's Wail | n/a | 2:31 | |
203
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Battle Signals | n/a | 2:19 | |
204
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Ceremonial Songs for Oba's Wives and Oba | n/a | 3:22 | |
205
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Secret Society Dance Song | n/a | 2:04 | |
206
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Secret Society Drums | n/a | 2:43 |