Walo Shatan Gwari
Drumming for creation
LabelTouchGenreElectronic
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A new series of vinyl and download only releases, from the archives.... Originally released on cassette in 1985, Touch # T33.3 is now available on vinyl. Walo Shatan Gwari: The ensemble, led by Malam Walo, belongs to the Gwari people of Niger State. The performances, at London's Commonwealth Institute, also encompassed drumming sessions and instrument-making workshops. Edition of 300 vinyl.
Release notes
Edition of 300 Originally featured on the 1985 cassette Drumming For Creation, here is the full set played by the Walo Shatan Gwari ensemble at the July 1984 African Music Village, held in Holland Park, London. Led by Malam Walo, the ensemble comes from an agricultural region of Northeastern Nigeria. With thanks to the National Sound Archive, the Commonwealth Institute who hosted the event, and Dr. Akin Euba. Track titles do not appear on the release and are sourced from the label's website.
| A1 | Farming Is The Most Important Occupation Today | ||
| A2 | If You Have Something Today, Try And Enjoy It, For Tomorrow You May Not Be Alive To Do So | ||
| A3 | Let Us Love One Another | ||
| B | Live |
- Walo Shatan Gwari
- Ensemble
- Malam Walo
- Leader
