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OUAfrican Ensemble
Приєднався 22 чер 2012
SAWOLIE: MOTHER GHANA SUITE: 2nd MOVT.
Mother Ghana Suite is a 3-movement symphonic suite, which is based on traditional compositional structures, and techniques that permeate the music and dance traditions of the Ewe of West Africa. The work, therefore utilizes many rhythmic and melodic motives, concepts and idioms of several dance-drumming ceremonies.
Sawolie, the 2nd Movt. explores the themes and structures in Afa divination dance drumming ceremonies in a "reggae style" for orchestra and mixed chorus. Afa "Ifa" is the moist popular and highly developed system of divination in West Africa, especially among the Yoruba of Nigeria, the Fon of Benin and the southeastern Ewe of Ghana and Togo.
Composed by Paschal Yao Younge
Performed by the National Symphony Orchestra and Bi-Tonic Singers of Ghana
Diema 2015
Sawolie, the 2nd Movt. explores the themes and structures in Afa divination dance drumming ceremonies in a "reggae style" for orchestra and mixed chorus. Afa "Ifa" is the moist popular and highly developed system of divination in West Africa, especially among the Yoruba of Nigeria, the Fon of Benin and the southeastern Ewe of Ghana and Togo.
Composed by Paschal Yao Younge
Performed by the National Symphony Orchestra and Bi-Tonic Singers of Ghana
Diema 2015
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Dzennaee, Mano Efe Dusime, & Mawu me le Ame de Fume o
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Dzennaee agbaa dzenna ee (The day is fast spent, don’t worry about life) Traditional Ga Kpanlongo song rearranged for female and young voices Kpanlongo, a Ga recreational dance-drumming, is an offshoot of “Gome, Oge, Kolomashie, and Konkoma.” Kpanlongo emerged during the wake of Ghana’s Independence as a dance-drumming for entertainment in Accra mostly for the youth. This music is therefore des...
AGBEVEKORFE RENAISSANCE BRASS BAND
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A special prelude of Ghanaian Traditional Brass Band Music performed by AGBEVEKORFE RENAISSANCE BRASS BAND of the ARS Church, Tadzewu to open the Final Concert of DIEMA 2015 at the National Theatre of Ghana on June 20, 2015. The Band performed arrangements of Two Traditional Folk songs: Akli and Dzedzevinye in addition to Ghana Nyigba (a popular patriotic song composed by the late Mr. Kodzo Tib...
Summer Study Abroad in Ghana
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The School of Music, in conjunction with the College of Fine Arts, IEP at OHIO University and CIS abroad are delighted to offer a 3-week intensive academic experience in African cultures through the visual and performing arts. Participants in this unique program will be introduced to various topics in African Traditional and Popular Culture, Philosophy, and Visual and Performing Arts to enhance...
Eyram Darkeh "Fred": Fume Fume: Part Two
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A short teaching session of Eyram Darkeh "Fred" of the Ghana Dance Ensemble, National Theater of Ghana. Working with OU students on study abroad summer program in Ghana, 2012: Part Two
Eyram Darkeh "Fred" - Fume Fume: Part One
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Teaching session of Fume Fume by Eyram Darkeh "Fred" of the Ghana Dance Ensemble, National Theater of Ghana. Working with OU students on study abroad summer program in Ghana, 2012: Part One
Ohio University African Ensemble & Aza Concerts 2003 - 2013: Part Two
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The Ohio University African Ensemble (OUAE), under the direction of Zelma Badu-Younge and Paschal Yao Younge continues to expose the art of African music and dance to the untrained dancers and musicians, provide performance opportunities for Ohio University students from diverse cultural (African, Asian, European, North American, Latin American) and academic (pre-medicine, pre-law, Engineering,...
Ohio University African Ensemble & Aza Concerts 2003 - 2013: Part One
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Ohio University African Ensemble The Ohio University African Ensemble (OUAE), under the direction of Zelma Badu-Younge and Paschal Yao Younge continues to expose the art of African music and dance to the untrained dancers and musicians, provide performance opportunities for Ohio University students from diverse cultural (African, Asian, European, North American, Latin American) and academic (pr...
Sunu - Diansa
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Sunu-Diansa A welcome ceremonial music of the Malinke people from the northeastern border region between Guinea and Mali in West Africa. This music is performed on traditional festivals, such as the Ramadan, Tabaseki, weddings and other social occasions. Ohio University African Ensemble & Azaguno Music, Choreography and Directors of Concert: Zelma Badu-Younge and Paschal Yao Younge Ohio Univers...
Nusianu si le agbe la
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Nusianu si le agbe la All the Living Should Praise God Sacred choral music for mixed chorus by GWK Dor Ohio University Singers and OU African Ensemble Directed by Peter Jarjisian
Kassa
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Kassa In the Guinean regions of Macenta and Balandougou, Kassa music is performed at life-cycle celebrations (baptism, circumcisions and weddings). It is also performed as a tribute to the hunters. Some of the dance movements are symbolic gestures to these important members of the Mande culture. Ohio University African Ensemble Music, Choreography and Directing by Paschal Yao Younge and Zelma B...
Habib Iddrisu Dagbamba Solo Performance
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A solo performance by Habib Iddrisu. The performance is based on drumming and dance concepts, motives and movements from Dagbamba dance-drumming traditions. He is accompanied by Michael Ramsey and Gordon Nunn of Azaguno
Fume Fume
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Fume Fume Fume Fume is the most recent of all Ga recreational musical types. Tetteh Addy, the eldest brother of the Mustapha Tettey Addy, Yakubu Addy and Obo Addy all master drummers from Avenor, in Accra, Ghana created this musical type in the late 1970s. Although a recreational dance-drumming type, almost all the dance movements and instrumental rhythmic patterns used in Fume Fume performance...
Alangey
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Alangey Alangey was originally a ritual dance of the Nanumba of Northern Ghana. It is presently performed as a social dance among the various ethnic groups of Dagbon, predominantly the Dagbamba people. Choreography by Habib Iddrisu (Guest Artist), Zelma Badu-Younge and Paschal Yao Younge Ohio University African Ensemble and Michael Ramsey (Guest Artist) Ohio University Aza 2007
Ahizan
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Ahizan Ahizan is an original composition based on two Haitian tunes found in the sketchbook of Ferere Laguerre (1935-1983), one of Haiti's most colorful and skilled composers. Laguerre collected children's songs as well as other tunes, usually heard in the neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince. The haunting character and the Dorian modal quality of the tune are typical of Haitian religious music. Com...
Magnifique❤
Beautiful song. Lovely arrangement. Inspiring choir!
Can i have it the score of this song please
OIts spelt Dagomba l wish there were some dancers to twirl around 😂
Oh yes that.s more like it
Oh l love this l remember Korle Bu and Korle Gonno yes ooo👍👍👍❤️🤣
Can.t get my head round this most of you guys are americans! How did you do it?Awsome👍👍👍
That.s more like it! You have nailed it ! Well done guys l love it❤❤❤👍👍👍😂
AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS PROUD TO BE AFRICAN
Love it
Africa Ghana Accra GA Tribe culture dance 💃 🕺
Awesome 😊. I leant this Dance in1986. I still love doing GAHU
Awesome
wowwww, beautiful!!!!
I Like the Exceptional moved even, all of ballerinas moved ay the same Time, a lot of Obidience in all of them, I Would say:. "AN ARMY"
bullshit. Misago, NOT Husago was used during the escape from Notsie. Get your information right. And what is in this video is certainly neither of the 2.
I am amazed how they were able to pull this off very talented guys well done l am Volta region but never danced gahu before you see l was brought up in the north ❤❤😂
We thank God and thank all those who bring African culture to all the nations this is how God wants it to be. For all to live in harmony
Oh ! I love this wish l was there you bring tears to my eyes l don,t know what to say God bless you all
Rythm of the ancestors! Goosebumps!
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Very nice but isn't it a bit too slow?
Wawooo congregation
Great
Well done!!! ❤
Dance always brings unity
Beautifully rendered 💕
Amazing 🎉❤
Bonjour, je suis kanga je suis en France et j'ai appris la cora au Mali. Je suis toujours à la recherche de nouveaux profs, pouvez vous me dire avec qui vous avez appris? Et dans quels pays? Merci d'avance
Bravo !!
Waaaao am much impressed I don't know this could be this interesting. God we pray for more life to do more 🙏 We are great ✨✨✨✨✨💥
BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the story telling!!! Wow!
Good one
Lovely.
Well done. Composer Walter Blege one of the proud sons of Volta___Ghana.
Love it
This is so beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾
très joli morceau de musique j'aime beaucoup - nos âmes s'élèvent avec de si belles musiques
How do i get in touch with them, I want to invite them for a show.
Gahu, an Auckland band, CD Hot Planet.
how could no one have swayed even a bit
Good rendition! I was in the Pitt African Drumming Ensemble for 4.5 years and promoted to master drummer. Long time ago.
Sinte rhythm and some steps but also kassa and guinea fare steps added in
Great song, beautifully done 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
beautiful
Wawwwwwwwwwwwq
Eweao mitso for dokuisi nono Eweao stand up for your freedom in unity and love. You’r almost there.
i like it much
I remember when I used to visit my friend Ewudzi this school in the 80s, he is now a medical doctor in Ashanti region
Akpe, Akpe, Akpe loo
I remember the good days of 4year teachers training college and the E P Church when I was in Anum Boys Boarding shool