The Repercussion Series, Vol. 1 Traditional Music from the Gambia DVD

New World slavery served as the hammer and anvil upon which startling forms of music, unlike any ever heard before, were forged. Drawing upon the expertise of the foremost experts in their fields, this classic and award-winning seven-part series traces the constantly evolving cross-fusion of rhythms and melodies that has given the world gospel, jazz, R&B, reggae, and other unique musical genres.

Public performance rights are included.

A must have for music departments, music libraries and world music educators.


Born Musicians: Traditional Music from the Gambia

Traveling from the remote villages of the Upper River Division to the nations capital, Banjul, this program focuses on the music of the Mandinkas and their jalis, the societys hereditary professional musicians. Displaying the delicate beauty of such instruments as the 21-string harp-lute and the xylophone and the powerfully expressive singing of the instrumentalists wives, Gambian music is presented as an essential part of ceremonial occasions. Performers include The Kanute Family, Momadu Camara, Aamadu Jeebaate, and Mawdo Suusoo.
(60 minutes, color, 1985)