Master Drummers of Dagbon, V. 2

Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulai & the Master Drummers of Dagbon

Release Date: 01 Jan 1990
Label: ROUNDER
Genre: POP & ROCK

CAT # 11661-5046-2

1. Gado 3:29

2. Naanigoo 3:20

3. Zambarima-Waa 3:02

4. Kulnoli 2:14

5. Damba 3:10

6. Gurinsi-Waa 2:29

7. Ban Nira Yelgu 3:06

8. Madadaazie 5:24

9. Sikare 4:11

10. Suberima Kpeeru 4:14

11. Nayig'-Naa Zan Bundan' Bini 2:18

12. Wangarisi-Waa 2:07

13. Mumprugu-Waa 3:39

14. Num Bie N-Kpan 2:56

15. Kasuan Kura 2:39

16. Nantoo Nimdi 3:34

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The second volume of magnificent field recordings by John Miller Chernoff (see also Rounder 5016) offers further documentation of a little-known African culture. The Dagbamba of northern Ghana share a number of musical traits with other savannah cultures, but they have also developed ensemble drumming to a high standard. Here, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulai leads a large group in 16 traditional beats. There are heavy spiritual repercussions in these performances, where masters of drumming express themselves in a tradition of artistic genius.

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