Various Artists: Negro Folk Music Africa / Various - COMPACT DISCS

Title: Negro Folk Music Africa / Various
Artist: Various Artists
Label: Folkways Records
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 093070450028
Genre: Folk, African
Release Date: 2012-05-30
Number of Discs: 1

The 24 selections included in the 1951 compilation "Negro Folk Music of Africa and America" provide a sample of musical styles from Africa, and the African diaspora in South America, the Caribbean, and the Southern United States. This anthology demonstrates the continuation of African musical traditions into the New World. According to producer Harold Courlander, "in some parts of the Americas it is possible to find old African songs and dances that are still known in almost identical form in local African communities." the album includes songs such as "Ingane Kamalume" from South Africa, "'Jesha Cult Song" from Brazil, and "Didn't You Hear My Lord When He Called?" from Alabama, USA. In addition, a 6-page booklet of liner notes by Harold Courlander features a brief description of African music and it's influence in other regions and detailed song descriptions.

Tracks:
1.1 Igane Kamalume
1.2 Shayisa Inkasa
1.3 Music of Boatmen
1.4 Bara Sanabo - Bara
1.5 Bara Sanabo - Bara
1.6 Traveling Song
1.7 Festival Song
1.8 Swahili Bina Adamu
1.9 Tigrai Ballad
1.10 Amhara Ballad
1.11 Jesha Cult Song
1.12 Cowherds' Festival
1.13 Worksong
1.14 Juba Dance
1.15 Nago Dance
1.16 Merengue-Chere Maman
1.17 Gallinita Toma Tu Maiz
1.18 Lucumi Song
1.19 Ajo Ajo
1.20 Beli Dance
1.21 What Shall I Do to Be Saved?
1.22 Didn't You Hear My Lord When He Called
1.23 My Name Has Been Written Down
1.24 Move Members Move