The Repercussion Series, Vol. 7 The Popular Music of West Africa 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.


Africa Come Back: The Popular Music of West Africa

Just as Africa has impacted the music of the Caribbean and the Americas, so has the New World reciprocated, strongly influencing the music of Africa. This program documents the history of the musical genre known as hi-life, from the sweet and melancholy sounds of palm wine guitar, to the plangent harmonies of nnwonkoro and the fierce polyrhythms of kpanlogo, to hi-life's contemporary place in world music. Performers include Koo Nimo, Segun Adewale and His Superstars International, Adinkra, Nana Ampadu and the African Brothers, Frankie Lane and Gifty Collins, and the Sunsum Band.
(60 minutes, color)