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Music of the Haut Oyapok: Oyampi and Emerillon Indians, French Guiana, South America

Various Artists
Music of the Haut Oyapok: Oyampi and Emerillon Indians, French Guiana, South America

The geographically isolated Oyampi and Emerillon Indian tribes of French Guiana (now officially Guyana) have a combined population of only several hundred, yet that has not detracted from the creation of a unique and beautiful musical tradition that is employed in ritual, ceremony, and day-to-day activities. The Emerillon music on this 1980 release consists of songs sung by the village headman as he lays on his hammock at dusk, surrounded by his family. The Oyampi selections include Creole-influenced Carnival music and songs by boys going through the vigorous initiation ceremonies that will lead them to manhood.

Track Listing

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Acha Ae Captain Monpera 00:27
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Kono wah coupi mae Captain Monpera 01:10
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Oh deto me Captain Monpera 01:08
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Mickero pan to Captain Monpera 01:03
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Oh pooh poh ne Captain Monpera 00:50
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Myari Cha Captain Monpera 00:52
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Tapi jah Captain Monpera 00:30
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Jema maruha Captain Monpera 00:46
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Uh mae ae Captain Monpera 01:02
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Yah hi ah Captain Monpera 03:03
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111
Bone Flute Elder Oyampi at Camopi 02:50
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Bone Flute Young boy at Camopi 00:57
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Ola Missieu Camopi Oyampi musicians 01:39
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202
Vaval Male singers 01:47
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203
Eka epu pah Male singers 01:19
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Mya ai Trois Saut Oyampi musicians 01:19
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Enga toia-le Trois Saut Oyampi musicians 02:19
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Epi mo po u po ya ya ya Trois Saut Oyampi musicians 02:24
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Metal Flute: Melodic Tune: La-kel Kwi-o-li 02:09
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Metal Flute Kwi-o-li 03:15