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Yoruba! [compact disc]: songs and rhythms for the Yoruba Gods in Nigeria

Konkere Beats (Musical group)2018
Music
This album features songs honouring the Nigerian gods of the Yoruba traditional religion - Yemoja, Obatala, Ogun, Sango and others - as well as a selection of instrumental cuts focussing on the Bata and Dundun drums. The album comes complete with extensive text and photography included in the 40-page outsize booklet/gatefold double vinyl + inners showing the influence of Yoruba culture throughout the world and the social and historical context for the music contained here.
Imprint:
London : Soul Jazz Records, 2018.℗2018.
Collation:
1 audio disc : CD audio, digital ; 12 cm + 1 booklet.
Notes:
Recorded at Excel Studio, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
Credits:
Produced by Stuart Baker.
Performers:
Konkere Beats.
Contents:
Homage to YemojaHomage to EsuSakara instrumental ensembleHomage to ObatalaEulogy to AmilaHomage to SangoAgbe Gbe-WadeleEulogy to Ori-olaBata drums ensembleHomage to OsunEshereDundun instrumental ensembleHomage to Ogun.
Dewey class:
782.42166
Language:
Yoruba
BRN:
514020
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
East Melbourne LibraryCD Music World MusicWORLD NIGERIA KONKOn loan - Due: 07 Jul 2026
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