Various Artists - Sierra Leone: Kono Mende / Various [New CD]

Description: Various Artists - Sierra Leone: Kono Mende / Various [New CD] Artist: Various Artists Title: Sierra Leone: Kono Mende / Various Condition: Format: CD Release Date: 2012 Label: Folkways Records UPC: 093070433021 Genre: International Album Tracks1. Dear, Come, Let's Go to the Coffee Bush2. 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 Marketplace/I'll Come Back? / "Whom Are You Voting For?" / "The Electioneers Have Gone/They Have Gone" (Medley)3. Song in the Kono Language4. The Snail with the Soft Shell5. The Dancing Now Requires a Drink6. Song of the Accusation of Witchcraft at Manjama7. Give Me the Chieftancy, Quick8. Take Care of the Bundu Devil9. All My Labors Have Been in Vain10. I Have to Go11. Excuse Us, Let Us Pass 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.Copyright DirectToU LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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