Various Artists - Africa: Sounds of Congo / Various - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Various Artists - Here Comes Summer [COMPACT DISCS] date 01/30/2013

Folk Music of the Western Congo presents music from the Bantu-speaking tribes of Western Congo. Included is a Bambala litigation proceeding, which requires litigants to both speak and sing their case to the village chief. One litigant says, InchLet US debate the things, but slowly, slowly....Inch He then sings InchI am like the dog that stays before the door until he gets a bone.Inch Also featured are examples of Bambala talking drums, Bapende xylophone, and children's songs from the Bapende and Bakwesi communities. Liner notes include track descriptions and pictures of the musicians.

American folklorist Harold Courlander compiled this series (Negro Folk Music of Alabama) from recordings he made in rural Alabama in 1950. The album is an attempt to counter the stereotypes of Black music that were popular in America during the middle of the 20th century. This sixth volume begins with ring and line games which were recorded at various rural Alabama schools. Ring games are played with children standing in a circle, often holding hands; the leader stands outside the circle performing some action. To get the idea, imagine InchDuck, Duck, Goose.Inch (The identical ring game recordings are found on FW07004.) They are followed by miscellaneous children's songs, work songs, Blues, Hymns, and relatively modern Gospel songs. Liner notes written by Harold Courlander include directions on how to play various ring games.