MP3 Atimevu Drum and Dance Ensemble - Vuga Songs of the Drum
This group performs traditional Ghanaian folk music and also incorporates dances from all tribes in Ghana.
9 MP3 Songs
WORLD: African, FOLK: Traditional Folk
Details:
Atimevu Drum and Dance Performs traditional Ghanaian folk music and also incorporates authentic dances from all tribes in Ghana. Atimevu Drum and Dance is based in Madison, Wisconsin. The goal of the group is to bring traditions and cultures of Ghana to the doorsteps of Americans and the entire world.
The group takes its name from the Atimevu drum of the Ewe people of Ghana. The word "atimevu'' means drum made from a tree.
Atimevu Musicians:
Emmanual Eku
Edi Kwasi Gbordzi
Tim Gruber
Abukari Mohammed
Nicky Sund
Instruments Used:
Gyl, Atenteben, Gakogui, Tokwe, Axatse, Atimevu, Sogo, Kidi, Kagan, Kroboto, Tsonshi, Gome, Tamali, and Djembe.