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Thunder & Echo - a Musical Myth from Africa
"Al Griot tells this African myth like one of the traditional African bards, the griots. With drums, rattles, the fruits of the flame tree and all sorts of percussion, the story comes to life as if it had really happened ... Would you like to delve into the realm of thunder & echo and fathom the forces that shape our society? Text from Karim Traoré: 'Die Verlobte des Marabut: Märchen und Mythen aus Westafrika' mit Illustrationen von Marcia Kure. Misereor Media Production 1999. Translated by Paul Hopkins. Artwork by Markus Rendl. Recorded at Tonjagd Studio Mannheim."
Al Griot (Author), Al Griot (Narrator)
The Orphan Girl - a Musical Fairy Tale from Africa
"Al Griot, Viola Bommer and Rudolf Stenzinger tell this fairy tale from Burkina Faso like traditional African bards, the griots. It is about a little girl who is treated so shabbily by her stepmother that she would rather live with the animals down by river than continue to lead this dog's life. Finally, however, with the help of a river fairy, she succeeds in awakening the conscience of the villagers. With drums, all kinds of percussion, vocals, double bass and many other instruments, this encouraging story comes to life as if it had really happened ... Text from the book by Karim Traoré: 'Die Verlobte des Marabut: Märchen und Mythen aus Westafrika'. Mit Illustrationen von Marcia Kure. Misereor Medienproduktion 1999. Watercolour - Manfred Binzer. Cover design - Markus Rendl. Recorded at Tonjagd Studio Mannheim."
Al Griot (Author), Al Griot , Rudolf Stenzinger , Viola Bommer (Narrator)
Zankolon - a Musical Tale from Africa
"Al Griot tells this African tale based on an ancient myth from Burkina Faso like one of the traditional African bards, the griots. It is about the virtues of perseverance and courage: the hunter's luck awaits the one who acquires these virtues. With drums, rattles, the fruits of the flame tree and all kinds of percussion, the story of Zankolon, the good-for-nothing, comes to life as if it had really happened ... Text from Karim Traoré: 'Die Verlobte des Marabut: Märchen und Mythen aus Westafrika'. Mit Illustrationen von Marcia Kure. Misereor Medienproduktion 1999. Watercolour and lettering - Manfred Binzer. Cover design - Markus Rendl. Recorded at Tonjagd Studio Mannheim."
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