Trevor Wiggins Ghana Music Collection
MaryAmelia Bemele (continues)
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Type
sound
Duration
01:59:55
Shelf mark
C791/9
Subjects
Church songs
Recording date
1994-12-08
Is part of (Collection)
Trevor Wiggins Ghanaian Music Collection
Recording locations
Ghana, Upper West Region, Jirapa/Lambussie District, Hamile
Performers
Bemele, MaryAmelia
Recordist
Wiggins, Trevor
Abstract
(1) Kari. Novog yi na nifaar sangne taa; (2) Kari. A doo nye kun yeli ale waari yele; (3) Bewa. Pogli kyakyapile kang nu so a puo teru. Lit: A certain small girl is the cause of her pregnancy. Because she has knocked her buttocks that brought about the pregnancy. Now you have come to say your parents should look after you. Meaning: The girl has been the cause of her own downfall by exhibiting her body too freely. Now she is looking for money and support. (4) Nuru. Lot of words.
Description
Music from MaryAmelia Bemele.
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