Ga People Ghana: Adowa 1 / Var Ga People Ghana: Adowa 1 / Var CD

Volume I of Music of the Ga People of Ghana, recorded in 1971 and released in 1978, features recordings of Ga funeral music, called Adowa, which is also played for rulers holding court and the annual harvest festival honoring ancestors. Music is sung by ensembles organized by age and gender, with the most prominent singers in their middle and later years of life. This structure reflects the Ga belief that death is not the end of life; rather, the deceased is transformed into a spiritual, immortal being-a cause for celebration. Liner notes include photographs of musicians and instruments as well as explanations of the music and cultural traditions.

1. Emo Cman Nkranfo 2. Cbarima Akape 3. Anfre Rehyew Oo! 4. Akcle Mo Oo! 5. Yenko Yenko Yeahu No Oo 6. Cbaakc Asem M'adi M'adi Fo 7. Asem a Cnnye No Na 8. Ekua Se M'abc Wo Din 9. Kwao Ee 10. Asafo Woye Nam 11. Ee Kctu Bra Oo 12. Yaanom Monsc Mu Oo 13. Eye Odikro Na M'aba Wo Flee 14. Ye Ara Yenam Oo 15. Nam Ewia 16. Mekcka Mabomu Oo 17. Me Baa Ha Akye Oo 18. Nam Nyaa 19. Eke Enadzi Ntslcshi Ee! 20. Owuo Nni Monna Ee