Music Kpelle Of Liberia / Var Music Kpelle Of Liberia / Var CD

Liberian culture scholars Verlon Stone and Ruth Stone recorded this album of traditional Kpelle songs in 1970. Kpelle music can be divided into two categories, ceremonial and non-ceremonial, and spans themes related to life-cycle events, work, secret society activities, and protest. Two types of music, the sung folktale and signal music (which reflects speech patterns and communicates messages) receive special attention. Liner notes include a description of Kpelle society and culture as well as track notes.

1. Entertainment Love Song 2. Framed Zither Solo 3. Topical Song of the Medicine Men's Meeting 4. Poro Entertainment Song 5. Horn and Drum Ensemble 6. Children's Counting Song 7. Musical Dramatic Folktale 8. Rice Planting Song 9. Musical Bow Solo 10. Gbelee Entertainment Song 11. Bush Clearing Song 12. Xylophone Duet 13. Entertainment Love Song 14. Entertainment Song