Title: Songs of West Africa : a collection of over 80 traditional West African folk songs and chants in 6 languages with translations, annotations, and performance notes ... /
Authors: Gorlin, Dan.
Publisher: Alokli West African Dance,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Folk music Africa, West Analysis, appreciation.; Folk music Africa, West Instruction and study.; Folk songs Africa, West Texts.; Folk songs Africa, West.; Ewe (African people) Music History and criticism.; Music Africa, West; Music Africa.
Abstract: A collection of over 80 traditional West African folk songs and chants in six languages with translations, annotations and performance notes. Using the companion audio CD you can learn the songs by singing along, just like young Africans do--or just listen and enjoy. Includes music fundamentals, a pronunciation guide, and helpful introductions to West AFrican society, sensibility, and spirituality [Publisher description]
Contents: Introduction -- History and religion -- Dance-drumming -- Dance clubs -- Composers and songs -- Music fundamentals -- Sample song chapter -- Adzohu songs -- Afavu songs -- Agbadza songs -- Agbeko songs -- Atsia songs -- Bawa songs -- Gadzo songs -- Gahu songs -- Kinka songs -- Takada songs -- Yeve songs -- Pronunciation guide.