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RE: Percussion Album – Any Good Ones?

I once listened to a percussion recording on L/P which started with a narrative about slavery in Africa – a very powerful presentation. I think the male singer was African American (could originally from South Africa) but I couldn’t remember his name. Can someone point me to the right direction?

Also, would you recommend a few good percussion masterpiece – Red Book version? Thanks.
r0817
bgeofft-duplicate-0
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Brent Lewis 'Earth Tribe Rhythm' is a classic from the day, also checkout LessLoss website for free Drum Duet (24/96 kHz) download. Another member mentioned here Babatunde's 'Love Drum Talk' but also checkout Babatunde's 'Circle of Drums.' There are some wonderful solo recordings of vibes worth a listen and that's percussion too (c:
elwood
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604 classical,219 ethnic and 143 jazz/rock percussion recordings are listed by steveweissmusic.com. Must have a hundred or so in my collection. Also contact PAS the percussive arts society for more info. Careful it can become an obsession
samleung
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All Starts Percussions!! FIM has made reissue both in CD and vinyl.
bgeofft-duplicate-0
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Hey Elwood, thanks! Excellent resource indeed. You a percussionist per chance?
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