Back To Artist
Moba : Songs of Savanes
Log in to add to your wishlist
A mix of traditional and contemporary West African music from northern Togo performed in local language by members of the Moba tribe
Genre: World: African- West
Release Date: 2011
Songs of Savanes
Moba
Record Label: Moba
  • Download Album (MP3) - $9.99

Share This Album

| Share
Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Welcome Song 1:51 + MP3 $0.99
2. Stay With Me, It's Better Here 1:27 + MP3 $0.99
3. Dialogue Between a Suitor and the Parents of a Young Girl 1:33 + MP3 $0.99
4. Brake beat 0:29 + MP3 $0.99
5. Invitation to Inlaws to Dance 3:12 + MP3 $0.99
6. Don't Sleep it's Party Time 1:13 + MP3 $0.99
7. Encouragement to Hunters - Have Patience 1:35 + MP3 $0.99
8. Initiation Song 2:26 + MP3 $0.99
9. Drum Solo 0:54 + MP3 $0.99
10. Mary Mother of Jesus Prays for Us 0:59 + MP3 $0.99
11. Your Wife Will Come in Three Months Like a Chameleon 1:22 + MP3 $0.99
12. Goodbye Song 1:18 + MP3 $0.99
preview all songs

Album Notes

This album was recorded by two Peace Corps volunteers stationed in Dapaong Togo. The music is a compilation of songs performed by villagers of the Moba tribe in local language. The recordings were all made on site in villages with portable recording equipment. None of the artists are professional musicians. The album is intended to give the listener an authentic audio snapshot of an important aspect of Moba culture and daily life. All album proceeds will be donated to development projects in Togo.

Read more...

REVIEWS

Sell your music on CD Baby and iTunes! Minimize this Tab Open this Tab