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Por Por: Honk Horn Music of Ghana

The La Drivers Union Por Por Group SFW40541

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.

Watch a video of the recording sessions from this release here.
Year of Recording 2007
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Recorded by Steven Feld ; Mastered by Pete Reiniger ; Design by Michael Motley ; Cover photo by Steven Feld

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Play	101	Por Por Akwaaba / Welcome	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	1:18
Play	102	Otsokobila	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	5:24
Play	103	Trotro Tour of Ghana	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	8:07
Play	104	Trotro Drivers, We Love You So	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	7:35
Play	105	Shidaa, A Song of praise and Tribute to Elders and Union Leaders	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	13:03
Play	106	Driver, Take Me, The Train Has Left Me Behind	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	6:20
Play	107	Kpanlogo Por Por Medley	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	9:37
Play	108	Aayoo Samiah, Today, I Got You!	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	5:27
Play	109	Lakpa Festival Song of The People of La	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	5:43
Play	110	M. V. Labadi	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	6:51
Play	111	Por Por Horn-to-Horn Fireworks	The La Drivers Union Por Por Group	2:48

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