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Baye nva bu juru pwa busankwia

Description

Abstract:
This song, recorded during a demonstration for Koetting in 1975, describes the extraordinary powers the grandfather of the current Paga chief. His field notes offer the following song lyrics: Baye nva bu juru pwa busankwia kapaa nun pone se nona ne.
Notes:
Instrumentation: kori (2), wui (3)
Place of recording: Legon
Performance history: performance demonstration
Tape location: Reel 137, Track 08

Access Conditions

Rights
In Copyright
Restrictions on Use
Collection is open for research.

Citation

"Baye nva bu juru pwa busankwia" (1975). James Koetting Ghana Field Recordings Collection. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:146739/

Relations

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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