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  • The Music of Ammasu - Brong-Ahafu Ghana 1976

    CE07

    Artist: Ammasu Akapoma Group

    Label: Country & Eastern

    Available from october 16

    A musical portrait of the Village of Ammasu in the Brong-Ahafu region of Ghana. 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.

    A 28 page booklet with texts and pictures can be downloaded from the Country & Eastern site together with additional texts and pictures.

  • Ammasu - More Drumming

    CEX06

    Artist: Ammasu Akapoma Group

    Label: Country & Eastern

    Release date october 16.
    This album focuses on the drumming of Ammasu with alternate versions of Akapoma and Denseou plus several varieties of Fontomfrom, The Royal Drum.
    All from the village of Ammasu near Dormaa in the Brong-Ahafu region of Ghana.

    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.

  • Ammasu - More Singing

    CEX07

    Artist: Ammasu Akapoma Group

    Label: Country & Eastern

    Release date october 16.
    On this release you will find three more Aweso numbers, another Funeral Dirge by Amma Kyerenmaa, more relaxed love singing, one more children's song and a Brass Band medley.
    All from the village of Ammasu near Dormaa in Brong-Ahafu region of Ghana

    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.

  • Ammasu - Analytical Drumming

    CEX08

    Artist: Ammasu Akapoma Group

    Label: Country & Eastern

    Release date october 16.
    This album is mostly meant for students and musicians who want to try to find out how a typical west aftrican drumming ensemble is put together. It features "analytical" recordings of the various drum pieces that the Ammasu Akapoma Group is playing. That means that you will hear the regulative bell of each piece together with the various drums one by one and in the end of each piece all together.

    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.