Ghana: Ancient Ceremonies, Dance Music and Songs of Ghana

Ghana: Ancient Ceremonies, Dance Music and Songs of Ghana

A collection of ceremonial and traditional dance music recorded in Ghana. Contains liner notes for each song and insrument used. Liner notes contain photos by Stephen's wife.

Track listing:

  1. Dogumbo Song (Sandema) (3:43)
  2. Dzil Duet (Accra) (2:28)
  3. Gonje Song (Achimora) (4:15)
  4. Donno Drummers (Yeji) (3:17)
  5. Kassena-Nankani Festival (Navrongo) (2:34)
  6. Ahanta Chant I (Dixcove) (4:48)
  7. Ahanta Chant II (Dixcove) (3:52)
  8. Wiiks and Mpintintoa (Wiaga) (2:51)
  9. Marilli (Yeji) (1:59)
  10. Chohun and Gyamadudu (Nima) (4:28)
  11. Donno Drummers (Yeji) (1:50)

Released in 1979 by Elektra Entertainment, A Division of Warner Communications Inc. Catalog number H-72082. Re-released on CD by Elektra/Nonesuch as part of the Explorer Series. Catalog number 9-72082-2. Re-released on cassette by Elektra/Nonesuch as part of the Explorer Series. Catalog number 9-72082-4.

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