Why This CD Matters
Spirit Of African Sanctus documents traditional music and ceremonial performances recorded across Egypt, Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya between 1969 and 1973 by David Fanshawe. The release captures regional vocal traditions, percussion, horns, dance music, and ceremonial songs in authentic field recording environments.
Collector Note
1991 US CD release on Musical Heritage Society, catalog number 513137M. Features ethnographic field recordings connected to Fanshawe’s acclaimed African Sanctus project and world music preservation efforts.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear
Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation
Label: Musical Heritage Society – 513137M
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: African, Field Recording, Traditional
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Acholi Bwola Dance 3:05
Call To Prayer (Egypt) 2:27
Egyptian Wedding 2:46
Islamic Prayer School 2:09
Reed Pipe & Grass Cutting Song 1:28
Courtship Dances 6:14
Four Men On The Prayer Mat 2:58
Zebairi Song With Rebaba 1:28
Hadandua Cattle Boys Song 1:21
Hadandua Love Song & Bells 4:05
Zande Song Of Flight & Frogs 5:24
Tamboura Song 1:41
Edongo Dance 2:23
Busoga Fishermen 1:53
Bowed Harp 1:16
Teso Fishermen 2:16
Acholi Enanga 2:29
Dingy Dingy Dance 0:55
Rain Song Of Latigo 3:26
Bunyoro Madinda 3:23
Bwola Dance 3:39
Howling Chant Of The Sama 1:35
Longo Lamentation 1:44
Maasai Milking Song 1:32
Karamoja Children’s Song 1:41
Turkana Cattle Song 1:42
Luo Ritual Burial Dance 1:52
War Drums 1:11
Call To Prayer (Egypt) 2:04
Acholi Warriors & Bwola Dance 5:52
Alur Horns 3:50
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
Why This CD Matters
Spirit Of African Sanctus documents traditional music and ceremonial performances recorded across Egypt, Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya between 1969 and 1973 by David Fanshawe. The release captures regional vocal traditions, percussion, horns, dance music, and ceremonial songs in authentic field recording environments.
Collector Note
1991 US CD release on Musical Heritage Society, catalog number 513137M. Features ethnographic field recordings connected to Fanshawe’s acclaimed African Sanctus project and world music preservation efforts.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear
Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation
Label: Musical Heritage Society – 513137M
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: African, Field Recording, Traditional
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Acholi Bwola Dance 3:05
Call To Prayer (Egypt) 2:27
Egyptian Wedding 2:46
Islamic Prayer School 2:09
Reed Pipe & Grass Cutting Song 1:28
Courtship Dances 6:14
Four Men On The Prayer Mat 2:58
Zebairi Song With Rebaba 1:28
Hadandua Cattle Boys Song 1:21
Hadandua Love Song & Bells 4:05
Zande Song Of Flight & Frogs 5:24
Tamboura Song 1:41
Edongo Dance 2:23
Busoga Fishermen 1:53
Bowed Harp 1:16
Teso Fishermen 2:16
Acholi Enanga 2:29
Dingy Dingy Dance 0:55
Rain Song Of Latigo 3:26
Bunyoro Madinda 3:23
Bwola Dance 3:39
Howling Chant Of The Sama 1:35
Longo Lamentation 1:44
Maasai Milking Song 1:32
Karamoja Children’s Song 1:41
Turkana Cattle Song 1:42
Luo Ritual Burial Dance 1:52
War Drums 1:11
Call To Prayer (Egypt) 2:04
Acholi Warriors & Bwola Dance 5:52
Alur Horns 3:50
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
