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

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
101
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Acha Ae | Captain Monpera | 0:27 | |
102
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Kono wah coupi mae | Captain Monpera | 1:10 | |
103
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Oh deto me | Captain Monpera | 1:08 | |
104
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Mickero pan to | Captain Monpera | 1:03 | |
105
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Oh pooh poh ne | Captain Monpera | 0:50 | |
106
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Myari Cha | Captain Monpera | 0:52 | |
107
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Tapi jah | Captain Monpera | 0:30 | |
108
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Jema maruha | Captain Monpera | 0:46 | |
109
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Uh mae ae | Captain Monpera | 1:02 | |
110
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Yah hi ah | Captain Monpera | 3:03 | |
111
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Bone Flute | Elder Oyampi at Camopi | 2:50 | |
112
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Bone Flute | Young boy at Camopi | 0:57 | |
201
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Ola Missieu | Camopi Oyampi musicians | 1:39 | |
202
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Vaval | Male singers | 1:47 | |
203
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Eka epu pah | Male singers | 1:19 | |
204
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Mya ai | Trois Saut Oyampi musicians | 1:19 | |
205
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Enga toia-le | Trois Saut Oyampi musicians | 2:19 | |
206
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Epi mo po u po ya ya ya | Trois Saut Oyampi musicians | 2:24 | |
207
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Metal Flute: Melodic Tune: La-kel | Kwi-o-li | 2:09 | |
208
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Metal Flute | Kwi-o-li | 3:15 |