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Folk Music of Ghana

Various Artists
Folk Music of Ghana

Recorded in 1964, Folk Music of Ghana includes music from West African tribes and religious groups such as the Akonodey and the Tigari. Polyrhythmic drumming and chanting are featured prominently in songs such as "Kumi’na Gyaemi" (Kill me or leave me), an oath-swearing initiation song for the Tigari religious cult of Ghana, as well as "Adaawe," in which women gather to sing about the day’s gossip. Liner notes include detailed notes for every track.

Track Listing

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101
Akan Adowa ensemble
02:38
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102
Akan women singing with handclapping
04:40
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103
Akan women singing with handclapping
03:38
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104
Hausa drum and percussion group with solo voices and chorus
03:58
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105
Ewe drummers, singers, and dancers
01:51
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106
Ewe drummers, singers, and dancers
01:59
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107
Ewe drummers, singers, and dancers
05:05
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201
Tigare cult musicians and singers
02:58
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202
Ga drummers, singers, and dancers
03:09
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203
Ga drummers, singers, and dancers
01:50
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204
Male solo voice and chorus with drums and percussion
03:03
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205
Male solo voice and chorus with drums and percussion
03:08
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206
Asafo group with drums, percussion, horn, and chorus
02:52
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207
Female singers, drummers
02:29
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208
Ga drummers, singers, and dancers
03:45