Spoken Word
May, 1995
In Western music, drums usually provide the backbeat. But in Africa, drums often take center stage. Ghanaian percussionist and composer Obo Addy lets his talking drums tell the story while haunting flutes provide the backdrop on The Rhythm of Which a Chief Walks Gracefully (Earthbeat/Warner Bros.). Addy uses folk traditions to blend ancient and modern music, creating a true African masterwork.
