A Yam Yam Sae (I Have Nobody) 
Traditional and Colonial Songs from Liberia
Hawa Moore
The songs on this recording are an eclectic mix, a musical
portrait of Hawa, her varied musical environments, and diverse
cultural background. In order to represent this diversity,
Hawa has chosen songs in Vai, her language, as well as in
Bassa, Kpelle, Gio, Kru, English, and Liberian English - a
combination of standard English and indigenous Liberian languages.
She sings traditional songs, Christian songs, West African
Highlife songs, and her own compositions. Many of these songs,
particularly Hawa's originals, have appeared on her earlier
Liberian recordings as lively dance music with large backup
bands. On this recording, a more open acoustic sound allows
for a focus on Hawa's voice and on the melodic and rhythmic
elements of the music.
Audio Sample:1) Dei
Ya Monnue and 2) A
Yam Yam Sae
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