Benin - CDs
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RYTHMES
ET CHANTS POUR LES VODUN Rhythms and songs for the Vodun. Recordings of vodou ceremonies! Released by VDE-Gallo (originally on Ocora). |
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DISCOVERING
BENIN, WEST AFRICA A five part series exploring life in Benin, Africa. An intimate look into Beninese culture including an hour long section on Voodoo. Produced by Chris Starace. |
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OF BURKINA FASO Documentary of various styles of drumming found in Burkina Faso. We see examples of religious, agricultural, initiation and recreational forms. Released by Playasound. |
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 | DURBAR PROCESSION
IN CAPE COAST A parade and celebration of the Chiefs and Queen Mothers in the streets of Cape Coast, Ghana. |
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BEIGU NEEYO
– Remembering the Chiefs An oral history ceremony of the Dagomba people in Ghana. |
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DAGBON - VOL. 1 John Miller Chernoff's recordings of talking drums in the heart of the Dagomba region, Tamale, Ghana. Released by Rounder. |
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DAGBON - VOL. 2 Second volume of field recordings by John Miller Chernoff in the Dagbon region of Ghana, one CD just isn't enough! Released by Rounder. |
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 | MASTER FIDDLERS
OF DAGBON Hypnotic and energetic fiddling from Tamale, Ghana. Recorded by ethno-musicologist John Chernoff Released by Rounder. |
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GHANA: CHANGING TRADITIONS
Ensembles from Cape Coast, Ghana. Traditional xylophones (gyil), bamboo instruments and an amazing horn ensemble. Released by VDE-Gallo. |
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 | MAGBANA High energy drumming from the Magbana Drum and Dance company in NYC led by artistic director Michael Markus. Released by Magbana. |
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 | LANDOUMA FARE Fantastic dancing, drumming, and music documented in Youssouf Koumbassa's return to his homeland to learn about traditional Landouma dance. Released by B-rave STUDIO. |
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MALI DRUMS: OLD MASTERS
Traditional, "old school" Bambara-based djembe arrangements put together by master drummer Aruna Sidibe. Recorded just outside of Bamako in Mali! |
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MALI DRUMS: YOUNG GUNS
'New school', Bambara-based djembe music played by the younger generation. Arrangements by young master drummer Siaka Doumbia. |
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BOBO MUSIC OF MALI
Traditional 'Bobo' music recorded in Mali by Michael Pluznick. Two groups playing gourd drums and balaphones that sound amazing! |
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MUSIC OF MALI: DIDADEE
Didadi is from the Bougouni circle in Mali's Sikasso region. It is played for end-of-the-year holidays or various celebrations and festivals. |
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 | BUSH TAXI MALI An aural tour through the heart of Mali. Field recordings made while traveling throughout the West African country. Released by Sublime Frequencies. |
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 | MALI: BAMBARA MUSIC OF
BANINKO Diverse selection of village music recorded by a team of specialists, booklet contains descriptions of all tracks. A must have CD! Released by VDE-Gallo. |
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 | ANKE DJÉ ANKE
BÉ 136 page educational book features over 70 pages of musical notation and over 2 hours of djembe and dounou music on 2 audio CDs. Released by 3iDESIGN. |
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YORUBA OF NIGERIA Early recording of Igbin, Dundun and Bata drums including actual rituals. Very rare CD, not sold in stores! Released by Folkways. |
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 | YORUBA BATA DRUMS Excellent document of ceremonial bata drumming and song in it's original location. Very rare CD, not sold in stores! Released by Folkways. |
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THE ART OF TRADITIONAL EGUNGUN MUSIC
AND DANCE OF IBADAN, NIGERIA Demonstrations of Egungun music and dance recorded in Nigeria by Jose Francisco Barroso. Rare footage of Nigerian bata drumming with mask dances of the Yoruba. Released by Obakoso. |
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 | LIVE SOGONI
– Djembe Festival
2001 Live/raw field recording of a traditional Hunter's festival put on in Tambacounda, Senegal in 2001. Released by Rootsy Records. |
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Tambacounda Dunun ni Don: Drum and Dance of Tambacounda If you want an authentic source for learning traditional djembe from the grandmasters look no further! The singing is beautiful. Released by Rootsy Records. |
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RHYTHMS OF THE
DJEMBE - Volume
2
Rhythms that are rarely played today even in West Africa. Some of the best recordings from Abdouli Diakite's drum classes. Released by Rootsy Records. |
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MANDEN FOLI with Abdoulaye Diakite
Traditional djembe drumming Recorded in Senegal in 2005, powerful and emotive old djembe sound everyone is looking for! Released by Rootsy Records. |
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MUSIC OF SIERRA LEONE, VOLUME 1
Temne of Banda Wharf Recorded live in the coastal area known as Lungi. 12-page booklet includes color photographs, song translations, background information and an interview transcript. |
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MUSIC OF SIERRA LEONE, VOLUME 2
Temne of Suctarr Lyrical themes reflecting on the life experiences and living conditions including an acute awareness of the poverty but also the importance of family and faith in God. |
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MUSIC OF SIERRA LEONE, VOLUME 3
Sorie Kondi Blind musical genius and a cultural treasure, an innovator who taught himself how to play a little-known traditional instrument (the kondi) at the age of 15. |
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MUSIC OF SIERRA LEONE, VOLUME 4
Dances of the Secret Societies Music of the secret female society called Bundu, the most influential and prolific of the societies. Ceremonial songs and festive songs, but all the music is made for dancing. |
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MUSIC OF SIERRA LEONE, VOLUME 5
Susu of Lungi Stellar Susu singers, balangi players and percussionists play music with roots in Guinea on the balangi, a xylophone with gourds mounted underneath the keys. |
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MUSIC OF SIERRA LEONE, VOLUME 6
Mende of Moyamba The Salina Cultural Dance Troupe formed at a refugee camp during the civil war. They sing in Mende and play with exciting rhythmic variations & irresistible grooves. |
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MUSIC OF SIERRA LEONE, VOLUME 7
Folk Songs of Sherbro Island Sheriff sings in Mende, Krio, and Sherbro, while strumming his konigai and beating a large box with his heel. Fai adds rhythmic fervor with the kowi drum and a tin pan. |
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MUSIC OF SIERRA LEONE, Anthology
Collection of songs from the first seven volumes. A perfect introduction giving you one or two samples of each volume and some extras that you won't find anywhere else. |
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Sorie Kondi: Without Money, No Family
Studio recording of blind musician Sorie Kondi in Tintafor, Sierra Leone. Proposed by Pa Sorie himself, an album that stands to become an all-time favorite. |
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