Music Of The Ga People Of Ghana- Ga People Ghana: Adowa 1 / Various (CD)
Volume I of Music of the Ga People of Ghana, recorded in 1971 and released in 1978, features recordings of Ga funeral music, called Adowa, which is also played for rulers holding court and the annual harvest festival honoring ancestors. Music is sung by ensembles organized by age and gender, with the most prominent singers in their middle and later years of life. This structure reflects the Ga belief that death is not the end of life; rather, the deceased is transformed into a spiritual, immortal being-a cause for celebration. Liner notes include photographs of musicians and instruments as well as explanations of the music and cultural traditions.
Tracklist:
- Emo Cman Nkranfo
- Cbarima AkapE
- AnfrE Rehyew Oo!
- Akcle Mo Oo!
- YEnko YEnko YEahu No Oo
- Cbaakc AsEm M'adi M'adi Fo
- Asem A Cnnye No Na
- Ekua Se M'abc Wo Din
- Kwao Ee
- Asafo WoyE Nam
- Ee Kctu Bra Oo
- Yaanom Monsc Mu Oo
- EyE Odikro Na M'aba Wo Flee
- YE Ara YEnam Oo
- Nam Ewia
- Mekcka Mabomu Oo
- Me Baa Ha AkyE Oo
- Nam Nyaa
- EkE Enadzi Ntslcshi Ee!
- Owuo Nni Monna Ee
UPC > 093070429123
Format > New CD
Label > Folkways Records
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> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.
Volume I of Music of the Ga People of Ghana, recorded in 1971 and released in 1978, features recordings of Ga funeral music, called Adowa, which is also played for rulers holding court and the annual harvest festival honoring ancestors. Music is sung by ensembles organized by age and gender, with the most prominent singers in their middle and later years of life. This structure reflects the Ga belief that death is not the end of life; rather, the deceased is transformed into a spiritual, immortal being-a cause for celebration. Liner notes include photographs of musicians and instruments as well as explanations of the music and cultural traditions.
Tracklist:
- Emo Cman Nkranfo
- Cbarima AkapE
- AnfrE Rehyew Oo!
- Akcle Mo Oo!
- YEnko YEnko YEahu No Oo
- Cbaakc AsEm M'adi M'adi Fo
- Asem A Cnnye No Na
- Ekua Se M'abc Wo Din
- Kwao Ee
- Asafo WoyE Nam
- Ee Kctu Bra Oo
- Yaanom Monsc Mu Oo
- EyE Odikro Na M'aba Wo Flee
- YE Ara YEnam Oo
- Nam Ewia
- Mekcka Mabomu Oo
- Me Baa Ha AkyE Oo
- Nam Nyaa
- EkE Enadzi Ntslcshi Ee!
- Owuo Nni Monna Ee
UPC > 093070429123
Format > New CD
Label > Folkways Records
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.