• artist:
  Ammasu Akapoma Group
• featured artist:
  Ammasu Akapoma Group
• country:
  Ghana
• region:
  West Africa
• release year:
  2007
• style(s): Ethnic Folk
• formats:
  • audio file
• record submitted by:
  Country & Eastern
• label:
  Country & Eastern
• publisher:
  Country & Eastern
• 
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CEX06 Release date october 16 - MP3 only

This album focuses on the drumming of Ammasu with alternate versions of Akapoma and Denseou plus several varieties of Fontomfrom, The Royal Drums.
All from the village of Ammasu near Dormaa in the Brong-Ahafu region of Ghana. Recorded 1976.

Texts and photos will also be put up on the Country & Eastern site showing the making of the Atumpan drums, portraits and life in the village.

Links

• CD & MP3: Ammasu Akapoma Group - The Music of Ammasu, Ghana 1976
• MP3 only: Ammasu - More Drumming
• MP3 only: Ammasu - More Singing
• MP3 only: Ammasu - Analytical Drumming
• info, texts, press photos