This two volume-collection, is a survey of instrumental and vocal music from African cultures as well as from African American musicians in the southern United States. Producer Samuel Charters created the album with the intent to provide musical examples from two worlds through traditional off

Tracklist:

Simpah - Simpa
Jumping Dance
Atsiagbekor
New York String Band
Kendal
Everything The Monkey Do
Gio - Song
New Orleans Street Drumming
New Orleans/Chicago Jazz Drumming
Anougble Festival
New York Contemporary Jazz Drumming
Work Songs
Work Song
Work Song
Men's Wedding Song
Go Down, Old Hannah
Medley: Wives' Song/Alabama Children's Song
Akonodey
Country Song
Mansa
Samba Gilajagi
Wasting My Time
Tara
Minstrels
Kentucky Banjo Instrumental
Virginia Banjo Instrumental
Kentucky Banjo With Voice
Instrumental
Belly Harp
Djourou
Vera Cruz
Balafon
Baoule
Marimba
Musical Bow
I Have Two Wings
Saddlehorse Blues
When A Man Marries His Troubles Just Begin
Just a Little While To Stay Here
He's A Friend Of Mine
Jazz At The Philharmonic: Blues, Part 3

UPC: 093070269422
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Roots Of Black Music In America - Roots of Black Music / Various (2 CD)