Work song created by four postal workers in Ghana.

This particular piece is a field recording that was recorded by James Koetting in 1975. The music was created by the postal workers canceling stamps in the University of Ghana post office in Ghana. The whistled part is from the hymn "Bompata," by the Ghanaian composer W.J. Akyeampong (b. 1900). This type of music is created daily as a normal part of life for the Africans in Ghana.

The music is not intended for performance. In fact, the creators do not even consider what they are doing as music. They basically created it for themselves as a work song. The music probably helps the postal workers to pass the time at work and to help them somewhat enjoy the monotony of what they are doing. The music helps the workers to control the mood of the workplace.

Listen to this beautiful little work song

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