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Chakana (Kamana) pe yello

Description

Abstract:
Musician William Ayipaga, who introduces the song on this track, notes the regional difference in its title in Accra: Kamana pe yello. From Koetting's field notes, and other instances of this song in this field tapes collection, this song describes a corn seller who thought he was wiser then others.
Notes:
Instrumentation: kori (2), gungonga, wui (3)
Place of recording: Kayoro
Performance history: performance-demonstration
Tape location: Reel 102, Track 06

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In Copyright
Restrictions on Use
Collection is open for research.

Citation

"Chakana (Kamana) pe yello" (1975). James Koetting Ghana Field Recordings Collection. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:146628/

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Collection:

  • James Koetting Ghana Field Recordings Collection

    The James Koetting Ghana Field Recordings collection presents a vibrant mix of traditional and popular music recorded at a broad range of locations and events in Ghana during the 1970s by ethnomusicologist James Koetting. Students and researchers can hear online …

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