Music and dance traditions of Ghana : history, performance and teaching / Paschal Yao Younge ; forewords by Daniel Avorgbedor, Komla Amoaku, and Francis Nii-Yartey

Author:: Younge, Paschal Yao
Published:: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2011]
Copyright Date:: ©2011
Physical Description:: xii, 448 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm

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Contents:

Forewords. African arts in education: theory and practice / Daniel Avorgbedor ; Perspectives on Ghanaian music / Kimla Amoaku -- Perspectives on Ghanaian dances / Francis Nii-Yartey -- Dance-drumming of the Southeastern eves -- Dance-drumming of the Central and Northern Eves -- Dance-drumming of the Gas -- Dance-drumming of the Akans -- Dance-drumming of the Dagbamba -- Songs and percussions scores -- Teaching African music and dance-drumming.

Summary:

"The dance and musical traditions of Ghana's four main ethnic groups are covered comprehensively: general concepts of music, dance and performance; cultural perspectives; performance; and form and structure of musical types and dance-drumming ceremonies. Historical, geographical, cultural and social backgrounds of the groups are included. Provides curriculum development, teaching methods, photographs, maps, and musical scores"--Provided by publisher.

Subject(s):

Folk music—Ghana—History and criticism
Folk dance music—Ghana—History and criticism
Folk dancing—Ghana

ISBN:

9780786449927 (softcover : alk. paper) and 0786449926 (softcover : alk. paper)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-437) and index.

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