Music of the Rain Forest Pygmies: The Historic Recordings Made By Colin M. Turnbull
Unknown Author
EAN: | 0744457715727 |
Publisher: | Lyrichord Discs Inc. |
Published: | 14 January, 1993 |
Format: | Audio CD |
Music of the Rain Forest Pygmies: The Historic Recordings Made By Colin M. Turnbull
Unknown Author
These are the landmark recordings of the Mbuti Pygmies from the Ituri rain forest in Zaire, recorded by world famous anthropologist and author, the late Colin M. Turnbull, while he lived with them in the late 50's and early 60's. Hunting, leaf-gathering, marriage, and funeral songs are among the selections presented here. The open, interval-based, vocal harmonies of the Pygmies are mesmerizing and unique, as are the amazing, layered poly-rhythms created by both voice and hand. These rare sounds
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