Continuing our explorations of music outside the European tradition with our guide Charles Amewudah, a native of Ghana and a drumming teacher. We’ll learn about the different kinds of percussion instruments used in Ghanaian music, and how drumming is part of life in Ghana.
Aseye Ensemble, the drum group led by Charles Amewudah
More information on the Ewe drumming tradition, including images of the instruments
A video of dancers with a drum ensemble from the Volta region of Ghana
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