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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Mustapha Tettey Addy recordings, Undated

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Addy, Mustapha Tettey, 1942-
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Mustapha Tettey Addy recordings
Dates
Undated
Quantity
1 items  :  EC - 1 reel; WT - 1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 10"); Duration: 00:35:35
Collection Number
1973036
Summary
Circumstances of recording 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
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Historical Note

Mustapha Tettey Addy (1942-) is a master drummer and ethnomusicologist from Avenor, Ghana. He founded the Obonu Dummers, a musical group who performs compositions written by Addy that are based on the royal Obonu drumming of the Ga people. Addy is also known for popularizing the kpanlogo drum in the West. He has recorded multiple drumming albums and toured around the world playing his music.

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Content Description

Performer: Mustapha Addy/drums, voice, bell.

More information needed to complete archiving.

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: 1973036-0001
    1 audiotape : Audio Reel

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Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Africa
  • Ghana
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