Atumpan: The Talking Drums of Ghana (1964)
Gênero : Documentário
Runtime : 43M
Director : Mantle Hood
Sinopse
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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