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