Ghana : music of the northern tribes / recorded in Ghana by Verna Gillis.
| Other author | Gillis, Verna. |
| Format | Audio (CD) |
| Publication Info | New York, N.Y. : Lyrichord, [1991?] |
| Description | 1 audio disc : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Mamprusi (Muslim, leader/chorus with drums) (6:50) -- Grunshi (vocal with guluzoro and gulusago drums) (7:12)-- Frafra (Christian, leader/chorus with calabash rattle (siyari)) (5:23) -- Kusasi (Muslim, solo with gonje (bowed lute)) (4:55) -- Dagarti (Catholic, xylophone (gyil) solo) -- Dagarti (male singers, xylophone (gyil), ganga (drum) and flute (wile)) (6:10) -- Kasena (Christian, vocal duet with calabash (zing)) (2:30) -- Kasena (ensemble of flutes (weii) and drums (gulu, gungonga)) (2:43) -- Kasena (solo with kono (strummed lute)) (4:19). |
| General note | Traditional music of various peoples of northern Ghana. |
| General note | Previously released on analog disc as: Lyrichord LLST 7321. |
| General note | Compact disc; analog recording. |
| General note | Program notes by Gillis ([3] p.) in container. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded in 1976 by Verna Gillis. |
| Other title | Music of the northern tribes. |
| Publisher number | LYRCD-7321 Lyrichord |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-1836 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |