Music of Sierra Leone Kono Mende Farmers' Songs CD

"This item is part of the Folkways (Cook, or Paredon, or Monitor) archives. The original liner notes from the LP are included."

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.

     101      Dear, Come, Let's Go to the Coffee Bush      Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe      3:25     
     102     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)    
                     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     8:51    
     103     Song in the Kono Language     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     2:46    
     104     The Snail with the Soft Shell     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     2:31    
     105     The Dancing Now Requires a Drink     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     4:16    
     201     Song of the Accusation of Witchcraft at Manjama     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     5:39    
     202     Give Me the Chieftancy, Quick     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     2:26    
     203     Take Care of the Bundu Devil     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     2:05    
     204     All My Labors Have Been in Vain     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     2:03    
     205     I Have to Go     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     2:12    
     206     Excuse Us, Let Us Pass     Njeva, Maraima, Ms. Njuveh, Madiye, Natoma, Maraima, and other member of the village Sewafe     6:24