Ammasu Akapoma Group
The Music of Ammasu - Brong-Ahafu, Ghana 1976

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CE07 The Music of Ammasu - Brong-Ahafu, Ghana 1976

Release date october 16, 2007

A musical portrait of the Village of Ammasu in the Brong-Ahafu region of Ghana with a 28 page booklet with texts and pictures. The Ammasu Akapoma Band is the hottest funeral band in the region. On this album you will find ritual and recreational drumming, singing in sorrow and happiness, children's music, a brass band and more.

More Ammasu mp3 albums will be available later at www.countryandeastern.se:

cex06 The Music of Ammasu - more drumming
cex07 The Music of Ammasu - more singing
cex08 The Music of Ammasu - analytical drumming

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.