Francis Bebey ~ Akwaaba [Original Music, 1985] 320/FLAC

OMCD 005

1. Akwaaba
2. Bissau
3. Binta Madiallo
4. Ngoma Likembe
5. Tumu Pakara
6. Sassandra
7. Di Sengi



Composed By, Flute, Percussion, Kalimba [Sanza], Bells, Double Bass [String Bass], Vocals, Claves, Talking Drum, Pipe [Ndehou] – Francis Bebey

'In this 1985 release, composer/guitarist/singer/author Bebey used finger-piano, African flute, percussion and electric bass to draw on the whole range of African music today: traditional vocal styles [including an extraordinary 'double-voice' technique], Ghanaian flute, soukous basslines. The Boston Herald called Akwaaba "one of the most amazing and beautiful records I have ever heard.' ~ John Storm Roberts

a much needed interwebular upgrade of this seminal, desert island disque, which radically altered my perception of 'world music' & my relationship to it. a total game-changer. we encourage you not to miss the similarly stunning African Sanza over at freedomblues. special thanks to spinning fer the engaging booklet skans