Various - Bush Animals Dont Like Hunters The Music Of Sierra Leone 1 Field Recordings 1965 1970

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Review by Constanza

The album, "Bush Animals Don't Like Hunters: The Music of Sierra Leone 1 Field Recordings 1965-1970" by Various, is a captivating collection of traditional music from Sierra Leone. The album features field recordings from the 1960s and 1970s, showcasing the rich and diverse musical heritage of the country.

The album is a fascinating insight into the traditional music of Sierra Leone, with a range of different styles and genres represented. From the upbeat rhythms of the Mende people to the haunting melodies of the Temne people, the album captures the essence of the country's musical heritage.

One of the standout tracks is "Koranko Foli", a lively piece of music featuring the Koranko people's distinctive drumming style. Another highlight is "Mende Hunting Song", which features the powerful vocals and intricate percussion of the Mende people.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Song to Amuse Warriors4:27
Praise Song For Chief3:38
There Was A Famine2:38
Bush Animals Don’t Like Hunters3:47
The Devil Dancer Who Came To Leicester2:35
I Going to Escort My Chief on a Trek2:37
Bundu Society Song6:10
There Was a Famine2:40
I Am The Paramount Chief1:45
My Mother-in-Law3:23
Who Killed Bai Karian?3:50
Praise Song for Chief3:40
The Weather Is Bad, The Rain Is Coming2:41
The Palm Kernels Are Priced At 1/63:59
I Am the Paramount Chief1:47
My Friend I Love You2:53
The Devil Dancer Who Came to Leicester2:37
Kade You Are A Fine Woman2:35
The Palm Kernels Are Priced at 1/63:59
My Mother-in-law3:21
Who Killed Bai Karian3:52
Bush Animals Don't Like Hunters3:49
Instrumental Nyayaru Piece4:14
Chief Bali Is Wealthy2:57
Kele Ma Nyi (Fighting Is Not Good)5:22
Song To Amuse Warriors4:25
Praise The Chief3:22
I Am Going To Escort My Chief On Trek2:35
Handclapping Song2:46
Instrumental Piece3:2
Bolon Bata Song4:4
Kade You Are a Fine Woman2:37
Praise the Chief3:24
Pani2:57

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Catalog Numbers

PAN 2115

Labels

PAN Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Stereo

Credits

RoleCredit
DesignJos Hendrix
Edited ByDik Vaas
Liner NotesBen Caselin, Cootje Van Oven
Mastered ByBernard Kleikamp
Executive-ProducerBernard Kleikamp
Photography ByHerb Clark
Recorded ByCootje Van Oven, Herb Clark

Notes

  • Recorded by Herb Clark and Cootje van Oven on location with portable analogue equipment on various locations in Sierra Leone, 1965-1970
  • Music and lyrics—traditional repertoire
  • Information concerning the recordings has primarily been taken from Cootje van Oven’s handwritten record cards. Also, her books and articles have been consulted for additional details. The recordings have been arranged chronologically.
  • The recordings have been made by Herb Clark, except #22 which was made by C. Marshall. Tracks #1 - #8 are mono, the rest are stereo. Recording speed varies.
  • #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 are recorded at 1 7/8 inches per second (ips).
  • #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21 are recorded at 7 1/2 ips.
  • #13, #22 are recorded at 3 3/4 ips.
  • The liner notes were compiled by PAN Records' editor Ben Caselin, on the basis of Cootje van Oven's original notes and publications
  • © 2011 PAN Records
  • Sources
  • • Jansen, Jan. The Griot’s Craft: An Essay on Oral Tradition and Diplomacy. Münster [etc.]: Lit Verlag. .
  • • Map: Sierra Leone Chiefdom Names & Geo-codes. (http://reliefweb.int/node/1004).
  • • Oven, Cootje van, G.T. Nurse & M.D.W. Jeffreys. Letters to the Editor. African Music, Vol. 4, No. 2 , pp. 72-79.
  • • Oven, Cootje van. Music of Sierra Leone. African Arts, Vol. 3, No. 4 , pp. 20-27+71.
  • • Oven, Cootje van. Op Zoek naar de Muziek van Sierra Leone. Mens en Melodie, , pp. 244-247.
  • • Oven, Cootje van. The Kondi of Sierra Leone. African Music, Vol. 5, No. 3 (1973/1974), pp. 77-85.
  • • Oven, Cootje van. Liederen en Instrumenten uit Sierra Leone. Mens en Melodie, , pp. 24-28.
  • • Oven, Cootje van. Entry “Sierra Leone” in The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, edited by S. Sadie. London, , Vol. 17, pp. 302-304.
  • • Oven, Cootje van. An Introduction to the Music of Sierra Leone. Culemborg, The Netherlands: Technipress. .
  • • Oven, Cootje van. Supplement to the Introduction to the Music of Sierra Leone. Culemborg, The Netherlands: Technipress. .
  • • Oven, Cootje van. The Things that Mattered. Paradise, Ca, USA .

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Summary by Constanza

"Bush Animals Don't Like Hunters" is a must-have for anyone interested in traditional African music. The album offers a unique and authentic glimpse into the musical culture of Sierra Leone, and the field recordings provide an intimate and immersive listening experience. Highly recommended.