Asante Ntahera Trumpets in Ghana ─ Culture, Tradition, and Sound Barrage

After touring the world as a trumpeter with orchestras and popular music groups for over a decade, Kaminski studied ethnomusicology and anthropology and now teaches world music at universities and colleges in New York City. Based on his research into the ntahera and other ivory trumpet music in Ghana in 2001 and 2003, he places that tradition in historical and cultural contexts and examines ensemble structures and musical logistics. His information comes mainly from interviews, field recordings, transcriptions, and analysis but also from written, archaeological, and linguistic accounts. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Joseph S. Kaminski is a trumpeter who researched ntahera and other ivory trumpet music in Ghana. He first approached ethnomusicology as a musician, performing on cruise ships and touring the world for over a decade with orchestras and popular music groups. His Ph.D. in ethnomusicology is from Kent State University, with an M.A. from Hunter College, an M.M. from Manhattan School of Music, and a B.A. in anthropology from the College of Staten Island. He currently teaches World Music at the College of Staten Island, Long Island University, Wagner College, and Hudson County Community College, and he is active in various ethnic music performance practices in New York City.