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An ancient Folk ditty modified to an African percussive background. Featuring Irish Fiddler Barry Lang (Skinner's Rats)in a short but feverish piece with Native percussions in the Shwange style of the Tiv Tribe of Nigeria.
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An African supergroup comprising personnel elements of some of Africa's greatest bands ( Such as Fela Kuti's Egypt 80, Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin and Tabu L
An African supergroup comprising personnel elements of some of Africa's greatest bands ( Such as Fela Kuti's Egypt 80, Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin and Tabu Ley's Afrisa to name a few)- with it's material covering a variety of styles (though retaining basic roots in African Rhythmic structure)- from mellow Folk ballads to high octane Tribal chant.
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World • World General
Charts
Peak #135
Peak in subgenre #33
Author
Edward Keazor
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Edward Keazor
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November 17, 2003
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MP3 2.3 MB • 128 kbps • 2:32
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The affinity between Celtic and African Folk music.
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Song Description: An ancient Folk ditty modified to an African percussive background. Featuring Celtic Fiddler Barry Lang (Skinner's Rats)in a short but feverish piece with Native percussions in the Shwange style of the Tiv Tribe of Nigeria.
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