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Okaidja:
"Obutu Apla"
Following on the heels of his popular "The Traditionalist" CD (see below), this 2008 release
ventures away from the strictly traditional, and combines elements of Brazil, Cuba, and American Blues. As always,
Okaidja's vocal abilities are impressive and lyrics passion-filled. |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Okaidja:
"The Traditionalist"
A young Ga drummer from Accra, Ghana, Okaidja is himself a traditionalist. Studying at the
"Institute of African Studies" under the great Professor A.M. Opoku, he later joined "Ghana
Dance Ensemble" which took him around the globe. This disc has very strong, tight vocals, lots of
Kpanlogo drums, and many bell patterns that are new to most of us. Check out this smooth groove! |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Chata Addy:
"Shi Dah"
NEW!! Following in the footsteps of his father and uncles, this was Chat's first
CD made after coming to the US in the 1980's. Not surprising, it's his most traditional and perhaps
best. Though he runs through classics, such as Kpanlogo, Pah Cha, Gome, Oge, & Sikyi with agressive
drumming and melodic vocals, you won't find a word of description in the abscence of liner notes. But
letting the music speak for itself, drummers and dancers will enjoy this one! 12 tracks. Check
out Kpanlogo here! |
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CD: $16.99 |
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Meni Nonn Ni OB:
"Ka Amehewo Kule"
NEW!! A great CD you'll find only here! OB is a GA drummer from Ghana
who has worked on a great disc here with many of the classics. 74 minutes of traditional rhythms
including Kpanlogo, Fume Fume, Kpatsa, Oge, and Gome. A great one for dance teachers to use too.
Check out this Kpanlogo track (first) and the Gome track (second)... |
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CD: $16.99 |
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"Dagbamba Masters":
"Traditional Drumming from Tamale, Ghana"
Led by Inusah Hamidu Jawula. This is the real deal from Tamale,
Ghana. With only 6 musicians, the sounds of the Lunna (Talking Drum) and Gongon (Bass Drum)
are much easier to hear than in Chernoff's,"Master Drummers of the Dagbon". Includes full length
renditions of Tipariga, Takai, Bamaaya and Tora. |
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CD: $15.99 |
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Ade Olumoko and African Spirit:
"Musique Apala Du Peuple Yoruba"
A Musique Du Monde series recording (Buda label). Hear these drums talk! |
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CD: $ 16.99
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Obo Addy:
"Okropong"
Back in print! A classic, traditional CD with Kpatsa, Toke, Kolomashie, Oge, Gome, and other
Ghanaian staples.Recommended.
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Obo Addy & Okropong:
"Afieye Okropong"
His latest traditional album...check out the Obunu drums on this sound clip. |
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Aja Addy:
"The Medicine Man"
A great classic to learn from...no vocals, clean recording, and lots of different
tempos & grooves. The Ga drummers from Ghana are among the best hand drummers in the
world. Hear the audio of the Ga classic "Gibo" a.k.a "Oge". |
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CD: $ 19.99 |
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Aja Addy:
"Power and Patience"
"Power and Patience" is a rare find of great rhythm and no vocals. Perfect for
practicing and getting rhythmic ideas to apply to any band setting."-bb |
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CD: $ 19.99 |
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Akom:
"The Art of Possession":
A collection of Akan Traditional religious music from Ghana featuring various musicians. |
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CD: $ 14.99 |
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Babatunde Olatunji:
"Drums of Passion"
Originally released in 1960...this album was one of the first "world music" albums recorded in the
US and has influenced many musicians since that time. A classic! This recording features a bonus
track, and photos. |
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Babatunde Olatunji:
"Healing Session"
"The year was 1985 and a friend had an old "Drums of Passion" LP that he wanted to turn me on to...
which was my first exposure to African percussion. Olatunji can be called the Grandfather of African
Drumming in the US where he has influenced generations of drummers. Olatunji's last album before
passing in 2003, Healing Session is slower than some of his other recordings, contemplative,
and if you read the liner notes, you'll see that it is full of wisdom as well."-bb |
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CD: $ 16.99 |
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"Yoruba Drums
from Benin, West Africa":
A 1996 Smithsonian/ Folkways release focusing on bata and dunun ensembles
used in Yoruba religious cult worship. 19 all digital tracks, featuring
praises for Egungun, Shango, Oro, and Ifa. |
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Guy Warren Ghanaba:
"The Divine Drummer"
Originally a jazz drummer, and a member of the legendary Tempos highlife band in the 1940's,
Guy Warren went to the US in the 1950's, playing with jazz legends like Coltrane, Parker and Monk.
In playing American jazz, he re-discovered his "africanness" and returned to Ghana as Kofi
Ghanaba to dig deeper into his own Ghanaian roots. This rare "way out there" CD was recorded
live in Accra and the result: Ghanian rhythms meet legendary jazz drummer. |
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CD: $ 16.99 |
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Beigu Neeyo:
"Remembering the Chiefs"
An oral history ceremony of the Dagomba people in Ghana. Another great homegrown enhanced
CD from Earth CDs. Contains about 25 minutes of audio, and an additional 15 minutes of video
footage recorded on site in WA, Northern Ghana. You can see and hear subtulties (like the
L-hand and wrist technique and the oral history being sung) in the music that is very unique
to this region. A great tool for teachers and those studying Ghanaian music. |
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CD: $ 16.99 |
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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.
This is an enhanced CD with 49 minutes of audio and 9 minutes of bonus video. Recorded on
site by Earth CDs in 2001. Check out these fast, furious, and hard-to-find parade rhythms. |
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CD: $ 16.99 |
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Master Drummers of the Dagbon:
"Volume 2"
More great recordings by John Chernoff in Tamale, Ghana, of this culture's
"talking-drum"...and no, that is not a buzz you hear in your speaker, it's the
snare on the bottom of the Gon Gon drum. |
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Takai:
"Dagomba Drum Instructional DVD
NEW DOUBLE DVD!! Filmed in Ghana, by our buddy Vijay Rakhra, this 2-disc set features Inusah Hamidu Jawula
and the Naculunga Culture Troupe as they break down and demonstrate the drum AND dance parts for the Dagomba dance, Takai. Includes
instruction for lunna (aka talking drum) and gungon (aka brekete) parts, and breakdown of the dance in its entirety.
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2-DVD SET: $ 29.99 |
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Abubakari Lunna:
"Drum Damba"
This book focuses on the Dagbamba culture
of Northern Ghana. (The CD is currently out of print!) |
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BK: $ 17.99 |
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Dagomba Beats: Bamaaya and Damba Takai:
"Lessons with Inusah Hamidu Jawula"
This NEW DVD features traditional and choreographed drum beats
from Tamale, Ghana. Do you like Dagomba drumming? Have you read John Chernoff's book or heard the
"Master Drummers of the Dagbon" CD? If so, you will LOVE this new DVD of Dagomba drumming put out by
Vijay Rakhra. Instruction and improvisation on talking drum (Lunna) and Gongon (Bass drum)
that makes it look easy. Includes photo slide show and other extras.
*Recommended. |
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DVD: $ 29.99 |
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"Traditional Dances
of Ghana: Featuring dance instructor, Nana Yaw Koranteng"
Now on DVD! Filmed in Ghana, features the Aziza Music and Dance Ensemble and dance instructor
Nana Yaw Koranteng. Rhythms covered
include--Gahu, Kpatsa, Kpanlogo, and Fume Fume with segmented dance steps, dance solos,
and live drummers. 61 minutes.
NOTE!! This is a DVD-R and differs slightly from commercially available
DVDs...not all machines play DVD-R's, so please check your machines compatibility BEFORE you buy this! |
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DVD: $ 29.99 |
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"Dance-Drumming of the
Anlo-Ewe":
This DVD, produced by The University of Ghana and Vijay Rakhra, features the Ghana Dance
Ensemble. Rhythms covered include--Kinka, Agbadza and the Slow and Fast Agbekor. They perform
in the Botanical Gardens in Legon, Ghana. Now on DVD! |
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DVD: $ 29.99 |
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"Ewe Drumming From Ghana:
The Soup Which is Sweet Draws the Chairs in Closer"
recorded by James Burns
This is sweet soup, indeed! Known worldwide for their mastery of 12/8 rhythms, you'll love the
singing here, too. It reminds me of many Ewe wake-keepings in Ghana where the Agbadza goes all
night long, and even a village away, you can hear the thunder of the lead Atsimeivu drum. Unlike
the djembe tradition, all the lead drumming here is in the low register, and the high drums are
mostly timekeepers. If you've been to Ghana, this will transplant you firmly back. Serious about
drumming? DonŐt ignore the Ewe! |
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