Por Por: Honk Horn Music of Ghana
A world premier: squeeze-bulb honk horns join bells, drums, and voices to sound the world of union drivers and their vehicles on the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence. Recorded by Steven Feld. 40-page booklet, extensive notes, 42 color and historic black and white photographs. 72 minutes.
Track Listing
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101
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Por Por Akwaaba / Welcome | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 1:18 | |
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102
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Otsokobila | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 5:24 | |
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103
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Trotro Tour of Ghana | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 8:07 | |
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104
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Trotro Drivers, We Love You So | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 7:35 | |
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105
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Shidaa, A Song of praise and Tribute to Elders and Union Leaders | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 13:03 | |
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106
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Driver, Take Me, The Train Has Left Me Behind | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 6:20 | |
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107
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Kpanlogo Por Por Medley | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 9:37 | |
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108
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Aayoo Samiah, Today, I Got You! | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 5:27 | |
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109
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Lakpa Festival Song of The People of La | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 5:43 | |
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110
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M. V. Labadi | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 6:51 | |
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111
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Por Por Horn-to-Horn Fireworks | The La Drivers Union Por Por Group | 2:48 |
Album Info
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