Kakraba Lobi
Played with two wooden/rubber beaters, the West African gyil, antecedent to the marimba can be played alone, or in ensemble with a second gyil and/or drummers, singers, and dancers. Its unique sound punctuates all aspects of Lobi and Dagara life. Ghana's Kakraba Lobi is considered the gyil's greatest spokesperson by virtue of being one of the only living virtuosi to have mastered the instrument's vast and difficult repertoire, and to have gained international acclaim as a concert soloist. Here he is joined by two of his greatest champions, noted world percussionist Valerie ...
Songs
Mandela
Kakraba Lobi, Valerie Dee Naranjo, Barry Olsen
Ghana
Traditional
Djembé, Gyil, Stool
Building, Energetic, Party, Playful, Upbeat
Po Beng Be Kalbada Puo
Ghana
Traditional
Gyil, Kuar
Building, Driving, Party, Playful, Upbeat
Dagomba Music
Kakraba Lobi, Valerie Dee Naranjo, Barry Olsen
Ghana
Traditional
Kunga, Ion
Building, Driving, Upbeat
The Darkpe Song Cycle (I)
Kakraba Lobi, Valerie Dee Naranjo, Barry Olsen
Ghana
Traditional
Gyil, Ganga
Driving, Energetic, Upbeat
Bik Pibe Doye (That Orphan Is Suffering)
Kakraba Lobi, Valerie Dee Naranjo, Barry Olsen
Ghana
Traditional
Kakarama
Driving
Jon Plek Ple / Sa Yina Ekya da Kpulo
Kakraba Lobi, Valerie Dee Naranjo, Barry Olsen
Ghana
Traditional
Driving, Upbeat