David Blair Stiffler's 1982 recordings, from the Guyana United Apostolitic Mystical Council and St. Matthews Apostolitic Mission, represent the African communities of Guyana. Integrating African animism and European Christian influences, the songs reflect the desire to maintain cultural ties to traditional beliefs in response to segregation and slavery (until 1834 under European rule) in Guyana. Religious rituals, marriage ceremonies, and ancestor worship are conveyed in traditional song, dance and drumming. 17 songs, 42 minutes, with liner notes including Guyanan history and song descriptions.

Tracklist:

Prayer and Invocation
Nation
Granny Me Coming
One Day
Mama Ma Ahwe Day
Achae Bolo
Ebinday
Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us (Anglican Hymn)
Nation 1
Goo Night Eh 1
Uti Tendi My Ma Nicki la (African Song) 1
Ginga Roo (Hindu Inspiration) 1
Tell Mairi, Didi Gone Away 1
Yar Away Achae Moro Ko (African Song) 1
Cuma Fish (Work-Fun Song) 1
Walking ; Talking Down Jericho Road 1
Chin Mongo (African Song)

UPC: 093070423824
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Traditional African Ritual Music Of Guyana - Trad Ritual Music Guyana / Various (CD)