Atumpan: The Talking Drums of Ghana (1964)
• January 1st, 1964 • 0h 43min
Documentary
Overview
This classic documentary features the story and sounds of the talking master drums of the Ashanti. Filmed in Ghana and narrated by Mantle Hood
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