093074054123

Por Por: Honk Horn Music Of Ghana

The La Drivers Union Por Por Group

£11.99
£11.99
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Format: CD

Cat No: SFW40541

Release Date:  20 February 2007

Label:  Smithsonian Folkways

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  093074054123

Genres:  World Music  

  • Description

    A world premier: squeeze-bulb honk horns join bells, drums, and voices to sound the world of union drivers and their vehicles on the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence. Recorded by Steven Feld. 40-page booklet, extensive notes, 42 color and historic black and white photographs. 72 minutes.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Por Por Akwaaba/Welcome
      • 2. Otsokobila
      • 3. Trotro Tour Of Ghana
      • 4. 'Trotro Drivers, We Love You So'
      • 5. Shidaa, A Song Of Praise And Tribute To Elders And Union Leaders
      • 6. 'Driver, Take Me, The Train Has Left Me Behind'
      • 7. Kpanlogo Por Por Medley
      • 8. Aayoo Samiah, 'Today, I Got You'
      • 9. Lakpa Festival Song Of The People Of LA
      • 10. M.V. Labadi
      • 11. Por Por Horn-To-Horn Fireworks

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