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Por por, honk horn music of Ghana, the La Drivers Union Por Por Group

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Por por, honk horn music of Ghana, the La Drivers Union Por Por Group
Language
gaa
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historical informationtechnical information on music
Form of composition
multiple forms
Format of music
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Main title
Por por
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Oclc number
99765371
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Recorded in various locations in the La region of Accra, Ghana, by Steven Feld
Responsibility statement
the La Drivers Union Por Por Group
Sub title
honk horn music of Ghana
Summary
"A world premiere: squeeze-bulb honk horns join bells, drums, and voices to sound the world of union drivers and thier vehicles on the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence"--Container
Table Of Contents
Por por akwaaba/Welcome (1:18) -- Otsokobila (5:24) -- Trotro tour of Ghana (8:07) -- Trotro drivers, we love you so (7:35) -- Shidaa, a song of praise and tribute to elders and union leaders (13:03) -- Driver, take me, the train has left me behind (6:20) -- Kpanlogo por por medley (9:37) -- Aayoo samiah, today, I got you! (5:27) -- Lakpa festival song of the people of La (5:43) -- M.V. Labadi (6:51) -- Por por horn-to-horn fireworks (2:48)
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resource.variantTitle
Honk horn music of Ghana
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