Space Harp

Space Harp

An electrified mbira, also known as a Frankiphone. First recorded during his tenure with Sun Ra on his album "Angels and Demons at Play", performed by Phil Cohran. Mr. Cohran is credited with being the creator of this particular instrument.

Later recordings of the Frankiphone include his work in the 60's with The Artistic Heritage Ensemble, now available on the album entitled On the Beach. This album consists of recordings of The Artistic Heritage Ensemble, which included a number of well known musicians including Don Myrick (horn player with Earth, Wind and Fire, Pete Cosey (guitarist with Miles Davis) and "Master" Henry Gibson (studio percussionist for Motown). Just released as of 2007 the entire album revolves around the rhythmic and harmonic stylings of the Frankiphone.

References

*Sun Ra and his Myth Science Arkestra. Angels and Demons at Play Saturn SR 9956-2-0/P (between 1963 and 1967); Saturn LP 407; Impulse AS 9245 (1974); Evidence (1993) (Possibly the first recording of an electrified thumb piano.)
*Phil Cohran & The Artistic Heritage Ensemble. On the Beach Katalyst; (2007)

Links

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9wyQOnCj00 Youtube video of Phil Cohran playing the Frankiphone] Recorded at Hyde Park Arts Center December 2006
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMLRsVk_X7Y&feature=related Youtube performance of "On the Beach"] and his explanation of why the Frankiphone was created by Phil Cohran Featured on Chicagos cable access station.


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