Traditional African Ritual Music of Guyana
Various Artists

David Blair Stiffler's 1982 recordings, from the Guyana United Apostolitic Mystical Council and St. Matthews Apostolitic Mission, represent the African communities of Guyana. Integrating African animism and European Christian influences, the songs reflect the desire to maintain cultural ties to traditional beliefs in response to segregation and slavery (until 1834 under European rule) in Guyana. Religious rituals, marriage ceremonies, and ancestor worship are conveyed in traditional song, dance and drumming.
17 songs, 42 minutes, with liner notes including Guyanan history and song descriptions.
Track Listing
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Prayer and Invocation | Caterine Skeet, Margo Johnson, Barbara Pilgrim, Elder Alphonso Gray, and Hubert Johnson | 1:32 | |
102
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Nation | Caterine Skeet, Margo Johnson, Barbara Pilgrim, Elder Alphonso Gray, and Hubert Johnson | 3:26 | |
103
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Granny Me Coming | Caterine Skeet, Margo Johnson, Barbara Pilgrim, Elder Alphonso Gray, and Hubert Johnson | 3:00 | |
104
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One Day | Caterine Skeet, Margo Johnson, Barbara Pilgrim, Elder Alphonso Gray, and Hubert Johnson | 2:26 | |
105
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Mama Ma Ahwe Day | Caterine Skeet, Margo Johnson, Barbara Pilgrim, Elder Alphonso Gray, and Hubert Johnson | 6:14 | |
106
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Achae Bolo | Caterine Skeet, Margo Johnson, Barbara Pilgrim, Elder Alphonso Gray, and Hubert Johnson | 1:32 | |
107
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Ebinday | Caterine Skeet, Margo Johnson, Barbara Pilgrim, Elder Alphonso Gray, and Hubert Johnson | 2:13 | |
201
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Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us (Anglican Hymn) | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 2:33 | |
202
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Nation | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 1:22 | |
203
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Goo Night Eh | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 1:11 | |
204
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Uti Tendi My Ma Nicki La (African Song) | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 2:16 | |
205
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Ginga Roo (Hindu Inspiration) | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 1:43 | |
206
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Tell Mairi, Didi Gone Away | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 2:33 | |
207
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Yar Away Achae Moro Ko (African Song) | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 3:12 | |
208
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Cuma Fish (Work-Fun Song) | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 2:15 | |
209
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Walking & Talking Down Jericho Road | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 1:20 | |
210
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Chin Mongo (African Song) | Charles Pilgrim, Frederick Donald, Mistress Bently, Sybil Baker, Mother Baker, Mary Solomon, and Charlotte David | 3:11 |