sat 16 apr 2016 04:00 hrs
Music from Niger and Nigeria (repeat)
In this episode of The Wandering Microphone music from Niger and neighbouring country Nigeria.
Music from two records.
- "Antholgie de la Musique du Niger", Ocora CD 55 9056, originally released on LP in 1965. Field recordings by Tolia Nikiprowetzky.
- "The Igede of Nigeria" Music of the World CD CDT 117. Field recordings by Robert Nicholls.
You will hear various vocal and instrumental musical genres, including those by Hausa, Beri-beri, Toeareg, and Peul communities.
Hausa woman in Niger. Photo by Anna Alberghina
