Ghana: Ancient Ceremonies, Das
World
| Sep 2003
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2004-08-26
Reviewed 2004-08-26
Originally released in 1979. Another fascinating Nonesuch field recording featuring traditional songs recorded in markets, villages, and during ceremonies. Typically with lots of intricate percussion. Read the notes for information on individual songs & instruments.
*1. Fast percussion, voices singing, crying, screaming. Very cool.
*2. Wild dzil (xylophone) duet w/great energy.
3. Set of 3 songs for solo male voice & gonje (lute). Mid/uptempo.
*4. Fast & complex drumming w/wonderful patterns of sound.
5. Drums & high-pitched, squeaky flutes in a fast blend of sound.
6. Women in a call/response ceremony w/rattles. Fast/midtempo.
7. Drums, rattles, women singing. Fast & catchy.
8. Flutes & drums drive this fast & lively dance.
*9. Solo voice in a warm and humming a capella track.
*10. Upbeat percussion, crowd noise. Great sound to this dance.
11. Another wild percussion jam w/great energy.
8/2004
*1. Fast percussion, voices singing, crying, screaming. Very cool.
*2. Wild dzil (xylophone) duet w/great energy.
3. Set of 3 songs for solo male voice & gonje (lute). Mid/uptempo.
*4. Fast & complex drumming w/wonderful patterns of sound.
5. Drums & high-pitched, squeaky flutes in a fast blend of sound.
6. Women in a call/response ceremony w/rattles. Fast/midtempo.
7. Drums, rattles, women singing. Fast & catchy.
8. Flutes & drums drive this fast & lively dance.
*9. Solo voice in a warm and humming a capella track.
*10. Upbeat percussion, crowd noise. Great sound to this dance.
11. Another wild percussion jam w/great energy.
8/2004
Recent airplay
Dogumbo Song
Aporeia some more — Mar 07, 2014
Chocun and Gyamadudu
No Cover, No Minimum - I Like To Riff! — Nov 12, 2004
Dogumbo Song
Still No Cover, No Minimum — Nov 05, 2004
Kassena-Nankani Festival
Sun in Libra, Moon in Pisces — Oct 07, 2004
Donno Drummers
Dross — Oct 06, 2004
Dogumbo Song
Storytime! — Sep 25, 2004
Charting
2004-09-20 — 2004-11-21
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Nov 14 | 1 |
| Nov 7 | 1 |
| Oct 10 | 2 |
| Sep 26 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Dogumbo Song | ||
| 2. | Dzil Duet | ||
| 3. | Gonje Songs | ||
| 4. | Donno Drummers | ||
| 5. | Kassena-Nankani Festival | ||
| 6. | Ahanta Chant I | ||
| 7. | Ahanta Chant Ii | ||
| 8. | Wiiks and Mpintintoa | ||
| 9. | Marilli | ||
| 10. | Chocun and Gyamadudu | ||
| 11. | Donno Drummers |