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

101	Akonodey	Akonodey ensemble	02:38
102	Adaawe	Adaawe singers	04:40
103	Ataa Oblanyo	Ghanaian women singers	03:38
104	Simpa (Amura and Fire Fire)	Hausa ensemble	03:58
105	Agbaja (Drums and Chorus)	Ewe ensemble	01:51
106	Agbaja (Drum Chant)	Ewe ensemble	01:59
107	Agbaja (Percussions and Ritual Chants)	Ewe ensemble	05:05
201	Kumi 'Na Gyaemi	Tigari ensemble	02:58
202	Gome (Mr. Jacobson)	Janja ensemble	03:09
203	Gome (Janja)	Ashwa ensemble	01:50
204	Akorah Anumah (The Early Bird)	Ashwa percussionists and singers	03:03
205	Abosuah (Weep No More, Mourners)	Abosuah musicians	03:08
206	Asafo (War Songs)	Asafo ensemble	02:52
207	Asaaye (Women's Ritual and War Drums)	Asaaye ensemble	02:29
208	Kolomashie	Kolomashie ensemble	03:45