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