Sambagahu

Sambagahu is a fusion of traditional West African
dance drumming of "Agahu" and Brazilian music "Samba."
It is presented here for education and enjoyment. Scroll down for a sound file.

Arranged, performed, and recorded by Kobla Ladzekpo with his
Cal Arts students and members of Zadonu African Music and Dance Company.
A CD of this recording will be coming out soon on the Zadonu Record label.
For further information contact Kobla Ladzekpo at 818/361-7075.

Sambagahu

Leader - Dekpe agbotowoe do mase Agahu ha la yro mi kpo Yiye he Chorus - Mise wodeto Se ko na nu de mi ha Gbeto la fiadã egble gbã Nye mefa donkia Amede ga to dã do si Gokpo neto dzo do axo Leader - Dekpe ni kosi lo Chorus - Sorre agahu dzro do dekpe Kosi nawo madi kpe Ehoe neto ne hoe na dza Hoe da na gbato Leader - Xoe ne mino do agahu ya Xo mino do di ye Chorus - Gbee bi dzo de ee Agahu ya xo mino do di ye

. Those youths who formed the 'mase' group Agahu (song) music has called you. Yes . Come and listen Whatever fate has given you No one can take it from you in anger I don't care If someone is angry with you Just don't mind him/her . What are the youths saying? (They cannot do anything) . The youths would like to have sorre (agahu) play agahu But they cannot Whatever is yours is yours, it is always yours . The agahu that you have been talking about The time has come (we have reached the climax) . The agahu you have been talking about The time has come (we have reached the climax)

Listen!
Sambagahu Sound File [.au 11k/16 45sec 977k]

Quick Listen
Short Sambagahu [.au 11k/8 10sec 100k ]

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