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	Akan Adowa ensemble	02:38
102	Adaawe	Akan women singing with handclapping	04:40
103	Ataa Oblanyo	Akan women singing with handclapping	03:38
104	Simpa (Amura and Fire Fire)	Hausa drum and percussion group with solo voices and chorus	03:58
105	Agbaja (Ewe, Drums and Chorus)	Ewe drummers, singers, and dancers	01:51
106	Agbaja (Drum Chant)	Ewe drummers, singers, and dancers	01:59
107	Agbaja (Percussion and Ritual Chants)	Ewe drummers, singers, and dancers	05:05
201	Kumi 'Na Gyaemi	Tigare cult musicians and singers	02:58
202	Gome (Mr. Jacobson)	Ga drummers, singers, and dancers	03:09
203	Gome (Janja)	Ga drummers, singers, and dancers	01:50
204	Akorah Anumah	Male solo voice and chorus with drums and percussion	03:03
205	Abosuah	Male solo voice and chorus with drums and percussion	03:08
206	Asafo (War Songs)	Asafo group with drums, percussion, horn, and chorus	02:52
207	Asaaye (Women's Ritual and War Drums)	Female singers, drummers	02:29
208	Kolomashie	Ga drummers, singers, and dancers	03:45