Music of Sierra Leone: Kono Mende Farmers' Songs
Various Artists
Recorded by Stuart Leigh in Punduru, Sierra Leone in 1978, this intimate album is the result of an invitation into the home of Paramount Chief Tortor of Jaiama Nimiyema Chiefdom, Sewafe for the celebration of the Chief’s returning son. The dynamic songs tell of daily life, politics and religion through singing chants and rhythmic drums. Liner notes include detailed information on the Mende and the songs. Lyrics and some notation included.
Track Listing
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101
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Dear, Come, Let's Go to the Coffee Bush | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 3:25 | |
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102
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Medley: "I'm Going to the Marketplace/I'll Come Back..." / "Please Don't Sleep/Dawn Is Just around the Corner" / "I'm Going to the Marketplace/I'll Come Back… / "Whom Are You Voting for?" / "The Electioneers Have Gone/They Have Gone" (medley) | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 8:51 | |
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103
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Song in the Kono Language | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 2:46 | |
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104
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The Snail with the Soft Shell | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 2:31 | |
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105
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The Dancing Now Requires a Drink | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 4:16 | |
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201
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Song of the Accusation of Witchcraft at Manjama | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 5:39 | |
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202
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Give Me the Chieftancy, Quick | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 2:26 | |
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Take Care of the Bundu Devil | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 2:05 | |
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204
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All My Labors Have Been in Vain | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 2:03 | |
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I Have to Go | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 2:12 | |
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206
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Excuse Us, Let Us Pass | Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe | 6:24 |
Album Info
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