A Mighty Long Way Canadians of African Heritage lineage can trace their roots to a continent where music is an integral part of everyday life.
Music is used both in times of joy and sadness, to celebrate as well as memorialize.
The unique rhythms and sounds of African origin have inspired many generations. Many Africans converted to Christianity after their arrival in the New World and learned religious songs to which they added African beats and melodies. These songs became a powerful source of inspiration, love and hope. An African Nova Scotian Musical Journey. The album will consist of a double CD or cassette tape package and has already been nominated in two different categories for the 1998 East Coast Music Awards, and submitted for nomination in two different categories for the 1998 Juno Awards.