Koo Nimo Discography of CDs

Koo Nimo CD discography Ghanaian Koo Nimo is probably the greatest living exponent of his country's palm wine musical tradition, a laid-back (as the name implies) way to storytelling in song. He's internationally acclaimed, having been a musician-in-residence at the University of Washington, but this captures the veteran at home in Accra, recorded in the courtyard of his house along with a number of accompanists. You can also hear the crowing of a rooster, but that fits in perfectly with the very down-home style of the music. Don't mistake that for simple, however; Nimo is a very gifted guitarist and singer, able to play in several styles. More than anything, though, this is communal music, the passing on of wisdom and tradition, as with "Medley: Anansi Song Story/Bear, What Is the Matter with You?/Hornbill," and "Old Man Plants a Coconut Tree," which emphasizes continuity. There are praise songs, including one court song, and music from the Adowa tradition. ...

Koo Nimo CD discography Audio Mixer: John Collins. Liner Note Author: John Collins. Recording information: Bokoor Studios, Ghana.

Koo Nimo albums Osabarima is an album of "palm wine" guitar music, or acoustic guitar highlife, from Ghana musician and singer Koo Nimo. His pleasant and airy songs flow at an upbeat pace, with Koo Nimo accompanied by steady, light hand percussion. This 1976 recording was released outside of Ghana for the first time in 1990. ~ Joslyn Layne Recording information: Ghana Film Industry Corporation Studio (1976). Arranger: Koo Nimo.

Koo Nimo albums Track Listing of songs: Highlife Time; Tsutsu Tsosemo; Taxi Driver; Juliana; Akwasi Broni; Memia; Osondi Owendi; Do Amen Do; Igede; Se Wo Nom Me; Atabala Woman; Pariboto Riboto; Momma Mo Akoma Ntutu; Adowa; Dagomba; Nkabom; Seprewa Kasa; Towoboase; Nkasoo; Agyese Wobre; Barima Ye Na;

Koo Nimo music CDs Track Listing of songs: Saghmar N Nanna; Sweet Lullaby; Mbanda Nasali Nini?; Yekanini; Ha Kele Monateng; Ndinewe; Masikini; See Wo Nom Me; Obili Éba; White Crocodile Blues; Lemon Bara; Diamano; Mama; Aomby Mazava Loha; Afrika; Aids; Intro; Noumou Koradioulou; Nagnou Talal Loxxo Afrique; Sining Feat. Tumi Molekane; Interlude 2; Dindingo A Bamah; Bannaya Foly; Begg Ci Yow; Yekhi Medina; Interlude 3; Gorgni; Bannadenoufele; Outro;