Pygmies Launch Debut CD

[matcom]

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Pygmies from deep within Congo's jungles launched their debut compact disc Sunday, singing of the hardships -- and attractions -- of forest life.

The disc, produced with funding from United Nations (news - web sites) cultural body UNESCO (news - web sites), includes 10 tracks by pygmy band Ndima from the Congo Republic, one of a few countries in central Africa where tribes of pygmies cling on to their traditional way of life.

"This disc aims to promote the culture of a people threatened with extinction," said Sorel Eta, who coordinated recording on behalf of the Association for Respect for Pygmies.

The group uses traditional instruments such as animal horns, stretched jungle creepers, wooden hide drums and pipes made from bamboo and tree trunks.

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[commander bunnypants]

1. Pretty cool

DDQM

[arwalden]

2. The CD's Are Smaller Than Normal CD's ....

... and unfortunately CD players for the diminutive discs are in short supply. As are jungle batteries.