Atumpan: The Talking Drums of Ghana
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Atumpan: The Talking Drums of Ghana
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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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1964-01-01
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