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Gana M'Bow discusses Senegalese folk music

BROADCAST: Oct. 1, 1965 | DURATION: 00:38:21

Synopsis

In addition to talking about Senegalese music, Gana M'Bow goes over the history of the "talking drum." M'Bow also plays various songs from Senegal and West Africa. Through the State Department, M'Bow was touring various cities across the US.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 1, 1965

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 48 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
38 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - World Music Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians

Tags

M'Bow, Gana--Interviews Folk music--Senegal. Folk songs, Senegalese. Music Audiotapes. Radio programs. M'Bow, Gana,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) World music West African music West African languages and dialects Talking drums Black jazz musicians African American jazz musicians Jazz music Tom-tom (drum) Mandingo (language) Wolof (language) Jazz Messengers. Moanin' Blakey, Art Broonzy, Big Bill, 1893-1958 Work songs African musicians West African rhythms Congo--music McRae, Carmen. Griots--Africa, West Voodoo dance Religions of West Africa

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