• Ritual Music of Ethiopia – Kammba Drum Solo (Wallano tribe) / Woyisha cow horn (Wallano tribe)
    • 1. Kammba Drum Solo (Wallano tribe) / Woyisha cow horn (Wallano tribe)
    • 2. Lembola (Hanafa tribe)
    • 3. Borquekka, Ox Song (Gernu tribe) / Ox song and chant (Gernu tribe)
    • 4. Washint Instrumental
    • 5. Gojjam Endenesh (Where There Is Plenty of Honey)(Tigre tribe)
    • 6. Introduction of Man to Woman (Adjuran tribe)
    • 7. Giddle Instruments: "Hanata" (Horn) / Filla (Flute) / Mira (Pipes of Pan) / Filla (Flute) / Iolata (
    • 8. Giddle Instrumental (Giddle tribe)
    • 9. Sabbath Service (Falashim tribe)
    • 10. Hermana (Bringing the Cattle to the Water)(Borana tribe)
    • 11. Siyawe (Wedding Song)(Burgi tribe)
    • 12. Guretta (Greeting Song)

    Super-deep ritual music from Ethiopia. Check the soundclip!

    Other Releases on Smithsonian Folkways

    Charles Cha Cha ShawInto MorningSmithsonian Folkways
    Charles "Cha Cha" Shaw released his first solo album on Folkways in 1976 after having performed and recorded trumpet for pop and jazz icons like Curtis...
      Lead BellyLead Belly Sings Folk SongsSmithsonian Folkways
      Vital 1940s recordings of 15 songs featuring Lead Belly performing solo and accompanied by Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston, and Sonny Terry. 
        Sarah Webster FabioJujus - Alchemy of the BluesSmithsonian Folkways
        Super-tough funky, funky, funky female proto-rap poetry from Sarah Webster Fabio. Killer! Armed with an incredible rhythm section this album is a classic...
        • – The hand that rocks
        • – Sweet songs
        • – Juju for Grandma
        • – Chromo
        • – Still, a Red Hot Axe
        • – If we come as soft rain
        • – Jujus/Alchemy of the blues
        • – Jujus/Alchemy of the blues (instrumental)
        Sarah Webster FabioTogether To The Tune Of Coltrane's EquinoxSmithsonian Folkways
        Sarah Webster Fabio raps her poetry over some funky tunes and deep jazz (such as Coltrane's "Equinox"). Recommended.
        • – Eclipse
        • – Interrogation
        • – Together/To the Tune of Coltrane's "Equinox"
        • – A Black Gal's Mean Ol' Low Down Blues
        • – Tribute To Duke Ellington
        • – Black Is

        People also bought

        Vodun-Rada Rite for ErzulieVodun-Rada Rite for Erzulie (1975)Smithsonian Folkways
        Live recording of a Voodoo ritual ceremony recorded in Haiti. Heavy!
        • – Part 1
        Michigan And SmileyRub A Dub StyleStudio 1
        killer dee jay cut to get the party started,riding alton ellis's "i'm just a guy" rhythm.dynamite!!
        • – Rub A Dub Style
        Eek-A-MouseTell ThemBlack & White
        great early 80s rootsy dancehall from eek a mouse in his own unique way, with king tubby dub on the flip. Lovely clean pressing too.
        • Eek A Mouse – Tell Them
        Music Of MaliMusic Of Mali (1966)Smithsonian Folkways
        • – Taureg Minstrels at Timbuktu (with Two Lutes)
        Dennis BrownTribulationObservers
        Classic roots vocal cut from 1975 produced by Niney The Obsever with the mighty "Africa" on the flip. Two sider if there ever was..
        • – Tribulation
        • – Africa
        The MelodiansEverybody BawlingTreasure Isle
        Rocksteady at its finest with the great U Roy on the b-side
        • The Melodians – Everybody Bawling
        • U Roy – Everybody Bawling
        Jackie MittooThe Keyboard King At Studio OneUniversal Sound
        Jackie Mittoo is one of the defining figureheads of reggae music ! From forming The Skatalites, at age 15, alongside Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso,...
        • Jackie Mittoo – Get Up And Get It
        • Jackie Mittoo – Black Organ
        • Jackie Mittoo – Killer Diller
        • Jackie Mittoo – Totally Together
        • Jackie Mittoo – Hot Tamale
        • Jackie Mittoo – Reggae Rock
        • Jackie Mittoo – Oboe
        • Jackie Mittoo – Juice Box
        • Jackie Mittoo – Summer Breeze
        • Jackie Mittoo – Drum Song
        • Jackie Mittoo – P. Cafe
        • Jackie Mittoo – Henry The Great
        • Jackie Mittoo – Stereo Freeze
        • Jackie Mittoo – Wall Street
        • Jackie Mittoo – Darker Shade Of Black
        Songs of War and Death from the Slave Coast:Songs of Death (1982)Smithsonian Folkways
        Heavyweight songs and drums recorded in Ghana. All relate to death!
        • – Gogodzi (Mourning Song) - 1:57
        John HoltAli BabaTreasure Isle
        all time rocksteady classic with stealing on the b-side very clean/loud pressings!!
        • – Stealing
        Studio One ScorcherSoul Jazz Records
        PLEASE NOTE: This vinyl is 3 x Magenta not 3 x Orange as stated on sticker! (Super collectible!)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"I...
        • The Skatalites – Coconut Rock
        • Cedric Im Brooks & The Sound Dimension – Mun-Dun-Gu
        • Tommy Mccook, Richard Ace, The Skatalites & Disco Height – Shockers Rock
        • Soul Vendors – Ringo Rock
        • Jackie Mittoo & Ernest Ranglin – Jericho Skank
        • New Establishment – The People Skanking
        • Karl Bryan & The Afrokats – Money Generator
        • Lester Sterling – Afrikaan Beat
        • Sound Dimension – Heavy Rock
        • Sugar Belly – In Cold Blood
        • Don Drummond & The Skatalites – Heavenless
        • Soul Bros. – Bugaloo
        • Vin Gordon – Red Blood
        • Pablove Black – Push Pull
        • Jackie Mittoo & Brentford Rockers – Sidewalk Doctor
        • Liberation Group – Namibia
        • Brentford Road All Stars – Last Call
        • Soul Defenders – Still Calling
        • Karl Bryan & Count Ossie – Black Up
        • 1. The Skatalites – Coconut Rock
        • 2. Cedric Im Brooks & The Sound Dimension – Mun-Dun-Gu
        • 3. Tommy Mccook, Richard Ace, The Skatalites & Disco Height – Shockers Rock
        • View full info and tracklisting
        • New 3×LP (Coloured Vinyl + Download Code) SJRLP67C£34.00
          In stockAdd to Bag
        • MP3 Release SJRD067£9.99
          In stockAdd to Bag
        Bantu High LifeMoshe SephulaSmithsonian Folkways
        Great South African highlife music.
        • – Sala Kakuhle (Farewell)
        Tenor SawFever (1985)Ras
         Originally released in 1985, hit after hit, including his first record "Roll Call". Also tunes like "Lots Of Sign", "Pumpkin Belly", "Run Come...
        • – Lots of Sign
        • – Shirley Jones
        • – Pumpkin Belly
        • – Eni Meeni Mini Mo
        • – Roll Call
        • – Fever
        • – Jah Guide and Protect Me
        • – Rub-A-Dub Market
        • – Run Come Call Me
        • – Who's Gonna Help Me Praise
        Worlds Of SoundThe Story Of Smithsonian FolkwaysSmithsonian Books
        A man, a microphone, and a dream... When he opened his tiny recording studio in New York in 1940, Moses Asch had a larger-than-life dream: to document...
          Sylford WalkerEternal DaySouth East Music
          Classic 70s roots from Glen Brown's label with King Tubby dub.clean pressing and limited stock don't delay!!
          • Sylford Walker – Eternal Day
          New York Latin HustleThe Sound of New YorkSoul Jazz Records
          New York’s melting pot of Puerto Rican, Cuban and Afro-American musicians led to stunning culture clashes in the 1960s and 70s when Latin styles mixed...
          • Ismael Quininos – Control
          • Ray Barretto – Abidjan
          • Johnny Zamot – Soul Makossa
          • Cortijo – Sarongo
          • La Charanga 76 – No Nos Pararan (Aint no Stopping us Now)
          • Al Escobar – Tighten Up
          • Alexander Review – Snidely Whiplash
          • Joe Cuba – Joe Cubas Madness
          • Johnny Sedes – Mama Calunga
          • Louie Ramirez – Do It Any Way You Wanna
          • Harvey Averne – Never Learned to Dance
          • Willie Colon – Angustia Maternal
          • Tito Puente – Para Los Rumberos
          • Jose Mangual – Mai Kinshasa
          • Seguida – Om Marreo
          • Eddie Palmieri – Mi Mambo Conga
          • J Walter Negro – Shoot the Pump
          • Machito – Alex Mambo
          • Nature Zone – Porcupine
          • Candido – Dancin and Prancin
          • Family Affair – I Had A Friend
          • Charlie Santiago and Eddie Montalvo – El Bollinski in D7
          • Mauricio Smith – Doug?s Room
          Folk Music and Ceremonies of EthiopiaFolk Music and Ceremonies of Ethiopia (1974)Smithsonian Folkways
          Roots and folk music from the various tribes and regions of Ethiopia, including celebrations for Haile Selassie's 80th birthday
          • – Trance Chant