Sounds Of West Africa - The Kora & The Xylophone (Vinyl LP | US Reissue | 1977)

Sounds Of West Africa – The Kora & The Xylophone documents traditional music of West Africa, recorded by Richard Hill. You can hear xylophone music of the Lobi and Dagarti of northern Ghana as well as kora pieces by the griots of Gambia and Senegal. A valuable field recording on the ethnic music specialist label Lyrichord.

On offer is the 1977 US reissue on Lyrichord (LLST 7308).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Lyrichord – LLST 7308
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US Reissue
• Country: USA
• Released: 1977
• Genre: World Music, African, Griot – more in World

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Binkpe
2. Kyipellu
3. Chedo
4. Nyambom
5. Highlife
6. Jimbasan

Side B

1. Tun Tungbem
2. Dommewa
3. Tutuletu
4. Nabia
5. Ansu "Machine"
6. Ga Da Yina
7. Lo Bendoma
8. Musa Koli
9. Lamimba
10. Dembo

Personnel

Richard Hill (Recorded By, Photography, Liner Notes).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is the 1977 US reissue on Lyrichord.

What kind of music is on it?
Xylophone music of the Lobi and Dagarti from northern Ghana and kora music by the griots of Gambia and Senegal.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our World collection.