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Musical Influences

Listen to African Music examples

African music:

Kasena Jongo
"Sara Muru, Gwa Ba Na" performed by the Mayoro Flute & Drum Ensemble (Ghana);
field recording by James Koetting, 1974

 

Ashanti Kete drumming
"Atine" performed by Kwasi Badu & the UCLA drum ensemble; field recording by James Koetting, 1968

 

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perform polyrhythm as class:
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Work Song

Postal workers at the University of Ghana Post Office
Postal Workers canceling stamps at the University of Ghana Post Office; field recording by James Koetting, 1975

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