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Music of the Ga People of Ghana: Adowa, Vol. 1

Various Artists
Music of the Ga People of Ghana: Adowa, Vol. 1 Volume I of Music of the Ga People of Ghana, recorded in 1971 and released in 1978, features recordings of Ga funeral music, called Adowa, which is also played for rulers holding court and the annual harvest festival honoring ancestors. Music is sung by ensembles organized by age and gender, with the most prominent singers in their middle and later years of life. This structure reflects the Ga belief that death is not the end of life; rather, the deceased is transformed into a spiritual, immortal being—a cause for celebration. Liner notes include photographs of musicians and instruments as well as explanations of the music and cultural traditions.

Track Listing

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Emo ɔman Nkfranfo Osu-Ashanti Adowafoi, Naa Akwele, Naa Otua, Naa Afia, Naa Mootso, Naa Adukwei 02:49
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Ɔbarima Akapɛ Osu-Ashanti Adowafoi, Naa Akwele, Naa Otua, Naa Afia, Naa Mootso, Naa Adukwei 02:06
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Anfrɛ rehyew oo! Osu-Ashanti Adowafoi, Naa Akwele, Naa Otua, Naa Afia, Naa Mootso, Naa Adukwei 03:08
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Akɔle mo oo! Osu-Ashanti Adowafoi, Naa Akwele, Naa Otua, Naa Afia, Naa Mootso, Naa Adukwei 02:23
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Yɛnkɔ yɛnkɔ ysahu no oo Osu-Ashanti Adowafoi, Naa Akwele, Naa Otua, Naa Afia, Naa Mootso, Naa Adukwei 03:33
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Ɔbaakɔ as ɛm m'adi m'adi fo Osu-Ashanti Adowafoi, Naa Akwele, Naa Otua, Naa Afia, Naa Mootso, Naa Adukwei 02:32
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Asɛm a Ɔnnyɛ no na Osu-Ashanti Adowafoi, Naa Akwele, Naa Otua, Naa Afia, Naa Mootso, Naa Adukwei 02:36
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Ekua sɛ m'abɔ wo din Osu-Ashanti Adowafoi, Naa Akwele, Naa Otua, Naa Afia, Naa Mootso, Naa Adukwei 02:03
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Kwao ee Osu-Ashanti Adowafoi, Naa Akwele, Naa Otua, Naa Afia, Naa Mootso, Naa Adukwei 01:52
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Asafo wɔyɛ nam Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 01:49
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Ee kɔtu bra oo Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 01:16
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Yaanom monsɔ mu oo Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 00:56
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Ɛyɛ odikro na m'aba wo fiee Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 01:58
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Yɛ ara yɛ nam oo Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 02:21
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Nam ewia Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 01:29
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Mekɔka mabomu oo Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 02:12
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Me baa ha akyɛ oo Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 01:54
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Nam nyaa Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 01:30
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Ekɛ enadzi ntsiɔ i ee! Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 02:03
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Owuo nni monna ee Nungua Adowafoi, Naa Botele, Naa Tawia, Naa Akwete, Nii Adokwei 02:54