UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Michael Coolen recordings (Abdulai Samba & Kani Sumano), 1974-03-28

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Coolen, Michael
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Michael Coolen recordings (Abdulai Samba & Kani Sumano)
Dates
1974-03-28
Quantity
4 items  :  EC-4 reels; WT-4 reels (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 10"); Duration: 3:04:09
Collection Number
1974027
Summary
Recorded 3/28/74 (location unknown)
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Unrestricted: collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Michael Coolen, from Corvallis (Oregon), is a composer, writer, actor, performance artist, and pianist. In 1973, he traveled to Gambia as the Peace Corps' Resident Ethnomusicologist to conduct interviews, collect artifacts, and record the cultural and musical traditions of West Africa. While there, he completed his dissertation on the West African Xalam. Since returning, he has composed music that has been played around the world and written books and articles on a variety of topics.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

More information needed to complete archiving.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description
1974027-0001
1 audiotape : Audio Reel

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Africa
  • Gambia

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Samba, Abdulai (performer)
    • Sumano, Kani (performer)