Atsiagbekor
Atsiagbekor is among the oldest traditional dances of the Ewes of Southern Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Originally a war dance performed after the battle when the warriors returned to the village, it is now performed on many social occasions. One of the outstanding features of the dance is the interaction between the master drummer and the dancers: “every rhythmic theme played on the master drum has a corresponding sequence of dance movements which is timed to precisely match the drum rhythms" To watch an Atsiagbekor performance today in Ghana is to watch scenes, which may have their actual origins in battles that were fought as the Ewes trekked through hostile countries in search of peace.
Ghana Dance Ensemble and Azaguno
2nd Global Arts Festival/10th World Music and Dance Concert March 26, 2022
Ohio University
Concert Directors: Paschal Yao Younge & Zelma Badu-Younge
12 янв 2023
