Music Of Sierra Leone Kono Mende Farmers Songs- Sierra Leone: Kono Mende / Various (CD)
Recorded by Stuart Leigh in Punduru, Sierra Leone in 1978, this intimate album is the result of an invitation into the home of Paramount Chief Tortor of Jaiama Nimiyema Chiefdom, Sewafe for the celebration of the Chief's returning son. The dynamic songs tell of daily life, politics and religion through singing chants and rhythmic drums. Liner notes include detailed information on the Mende and the songs. Lyrics and some notation included.
Tracklist:
- Dear, Come, Let's Go To The Coffee Bush
- Medley: I'm Going To The Marketplace/I'll Come Back.../Please Don't Sleep/Dawn Is Just Around The Corner/I'm Going To The Market
- Song In The Kono Language
- The Snail With The Soft Shell
- The Dancing Now Requires A Drink
- Song Of The Accusation Of Witchcraft At Manjama
- Give Me The Chieftancy, Quick
- Take Care Of The Bundu Devil
- All My Labors Have Been In Vain
- I Have To Go
- Excuse Us, Let Us Pass
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Recorded by Stuart Leigh in Punduru, Sierra Leone in 1978, this intimate album is the result of an invitation into the home of Paramount Chief Tortor of Jaiama Nimiyema Chiefdom, Sewafe for the celebration of the Chief's returning son. The dynamic songs tell of daily life, politics and religion through singing chants and rhythmic drums. Liner notes include detailed information on the Mende and the songs. Lyrics and some notation included.
Tracklist:
- Dear, Come, Let's Go To The Coffee Bush
- Medley: I'm Going To The Marketplace/I'll Come Back.../Please Don't Sleep/Dawn Is Just Around The Corner/I'm Going To The Market
- Song In The Kono Language
- The Snail With The Soft Shell
- The Dancing Now Requires A Drink
- Song Of The Accusation Of Witchcraft At Manjama
- Give Me The Chieftancy, Quick
- Take Care Of The Bundu Devil
- All My Labors Have Been In Vain
- I Have To Go
- Excuse Us, Let Us Pass
