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Traditional Drumming and Dances of Ghana

Various Artists
Traditional Drumming and Dances of Ghana

As conveyed in Traditional Drumming and Dances of Ghana, drum rhythms communicate important messages on all occasions: about unity, bravery in war, honoring ancestors and chiefs, and initiation into adulthood, among others. Scholar and music editor John Tanson recorded music of six Ghanaian tribes in the 1970s, and the resulting album shows the significance of drumming and dance, especially as demonstrated in the track “Talking Drums.” Track notes are accompanied by pictures of some of the dances and ceremonies.

Track Listing

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Borborbor Ewe men and women, Volta Region 03:39
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102
Asafo Drumming Asafo ensemble, Volta Region 02:34
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103
Apitim Drumming Mpintin ensemble, Ashanti Region 02:15
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104
Fontomfrom Drumming Fontomfrom ensemble, Ashanti Region 03:15
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105
Kete Drumming Kete ensemble, Ashanti Region 01:21
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106
Nyamkoro (Adowa) Adowa ensemble, Ashanti Region 02:01
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107
Adowa Drumming Kete ensemble, Ashanti Region 01:55
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108
Lobi Dancers Lobi ensemble with mixed chorus, Upper Region 04:24
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201
Bamaya Group Bamaya ensemble with female vocalists, Northern Region 03:43
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202
Adenkum Fante men and women, Central Region 02:06
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203
Kpanlongo Kpanlongo ensemble, Greater Accra Region 03:54
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204
Gonji Ensemble with gonje, percussion, male singer, Northern Region 05:17
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205
Krama Krobo men and women 03:04
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206
Talking Drums Ashanti drummer 01:17