Francis Kofi Akotuah
Francis Kofi Akotuah
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Kpatsa at the University of Ghana
Kpatsa is social music from the Ga-Dangme people of Ghana's central coastline. Often associated with puberty rites and rituals, it's also performed on social occasions. It is believed to have first been danced by dwarves, hence some of the signature movements.
Front row: Francis Kofi Akotuah, Patrick Norshie (aka PK), Fred Tay, Gidiglo
Back row: Selasi Morgan, Godwin Sabore, Christopher Ametornyo, Adjei Kluufio, Mutala Karim, Emmanuel Avornyo, Oko, Torgbui
Dancing: Gifty Laryea
Recorded on the University of Ghana campus in 2006 by Dave Chan
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Agbekor at CalArts - Kevin's Graduation2:19Agbekor at CalArts - Kevin's Graduation
Agbekor at CalArts - Kevin's Graduation
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Ending Agbekor at my friend Kevin Koteles' Graduation Recital from CalArts. Recorded October 15, 2017 in the ROD Concert Hall. Playing: Francis Kofi Akotuah, Mike Robbins, Doug Berman, Kevin Koteles, Josh Linsky, Kevin Moran, Logan Amaral, Ben Zurier, Michael Ohlinger, Robin Hirshberg. Singing: Ruth Odukoya, Julian Karahalios
#Kpanlogo at Brandeis University - A Taste of Ghana8:05#Kpanlogo at Brandeis University - A Taste of Ghana
#Kpanlogo at Brandeis University - A Taste of Ghana
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This video was recorded at the "MusicUnitesUS: A Taste of Ghana" at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA on November 16, 2018. www.brandeis.edu/now/2018/november/taste-of-ghana.html Kpanlogo is a piece played by the Ga people who live along Ghana's central coastline. It is a recreational piece that emerged around the time Ghana gained her independence. It is an amalgam of older Ga pieces, and can...
Performing Kete for His Excellency, Mahamadu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana in Berkeley, CA3:30Performing Kete for His Excellency, Mahamadu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana in Berkeley, CA
Performing Kete for His Excellency, Mahamadu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana in Berkeley, CA
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The Vice President of Ghana visited the San Francisco Bay Area in April of 2018 with a team of ministers and business owners to meet with technology companies in Silicon Valley. He also came to the Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley, CA to meet with the local Ghanaian community. We were honored to play Kete to usher him in.
Togo Atsia with Comfort Tetteh at Brandeis University5:47Togo Atsia with Comfort Tetteh at Brandeis University
Togo Atsia with Comfort Tetteh at Brandeis University
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This video was recorded at the "MusicUnitesUS: A Taste of Ghana" at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA on November 16, 2018. www.brandeis.edu/now/2018/november/taste-of-ghana.html Togo Atsia is a piece played mostly by the Ewe of southeastern Ghana. The word "atsia" can be translated to "styles," so the name of the piece can be understood as "styles from Togo." It is performed by women holding ...
Ageshe / Ageshie @ Brandeis University - Fafali Fall 2017 Semester Show4:47Ageshe / Ageshie @ Brandeis University - Fafali Fall 2017 Semester Show
Ageshe / Ageshie @ Brandeis University - Fafali Fall 2017 Semester Show
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This recording is from an end-of-semester performance for Fafali, Brandeis University's Ghanaian drumming and dance class directed by Ben Paulding. Fafali shows happen in the final weeks of every semester and are open to the public, so if you enjoy this video and are in the New England area, you're invited! Ageshe is a more recent evolution of the iconic Ewe piece called 'Agbadza,' with the mos...
Kpanlogo at CalArts - Kevin's Graduation6:01Kpanlogo at CalArts - Kevin's Graduation
Kpanlogo at CalArts - Kevin's Graduation
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Kpanlogo, with some Wulomei songs mixed in, at my friend Kevin Koteles' Graduation Recital from CalArts. Recorded October 15, 2017 in the ROD Concert Hall. Playing: Kevin Koteles, Francis Kofi Akotuah, Nani Agbeli, Doug Berman, Logan Amaral, Josh Linsky, Michael Ohlinger Singing: Aaron Campbell, Ruth Odukoya, Julian Karanolios
Husago in Harlem NYC @ United Volta Association Pre-CEANA Event11:08Husago in Harlem NYC @ United Volta Association Pre-CEANA Event
Husago in Harlem NYC @ United Volta Association Pre-CEANA Event
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Husago is a dance that commemorates the escape of the current Ewes of Ghana from the city of Notsie, in Togo. As the story is told, the Ewes snuck out through a hole in the wall of the city, and walked backwards to confuse anyone who might see them, and this can be seen in many of the dance movements. Drummers include Elikem Nyamuame, Francis Kofi Akotuah, Atsu Agbeko, Horla Kuttey This was rec...
Togo Atsia in Harlem NYC @ United Volta Association Pre-CEANA Event9:16Togo Atsia in Harlem NYC @ United Volta Association Pre-CEANA Event
Togo Atsia in Harlem NYC @ United Volta Association Pre-CEANA Event
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Togo Atsia is a piece played in Ghana based on dances from Togo. The word "atsia" means styles in the Ewe language, which is spoken in Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Recorded July 8, 2017 in Harlem as part of the United Volta Association's Pre-CEANA event. Performers: Francis Kofi Akotuah, Mohammed Alidu, Atsu, Horla Kutte, Elikem Nyamuame, Alhassan Iddrisu, Adjetey Klufio, Isaac Hirt-Manheimer
Kpanlogo with VOLTA at Stony Brook (Spring 2017)2:21Kpanlogo with VOLTA at Stony Brook (Spring 2017)
Kpanlogo with VOLTA at Stony Brook (Spring 2017)
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Performing Kpanlogo with VOLTA on the Staller Center Steps at Stony Brook University. Recorded May 4, 2017. VOLTA is the West African Drum and Dance Ensemble at Stony Brook and is directed by Faith Conant. The class is open to students in all majors and performs a free show at the end of each semester. For more information about VOLTA, go to this link. www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/music/performan...
Kpanlogo at a wakekeeping in Chorkor15:37Kpanlogo at a wakekeeping in Chorkor
Kpanlogo at a wakekeeping in Chorkor
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This was recorded at a wakekeeping in Chorkor, a suburb of Accra, Ghana. Th music being played is called Kpanlogo.
Jama6:51Jama
Jama
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This was recorded in March 2010 at a wake-keeping in Madina, Accra. We are playing Jama, a Ga style of music that is very fluid and participatory. We are using djembes here, but normally you would see this music played on kpanlogo drums.
Agbekor (Slow and Fast) - Agbekor Drum and Dance Society @ Akan Festival 2016 - Tufts University8:34Agbekor (Slow and Fast) - Agbekor Drum and Dance Society @ Akan Festival 2016 - Tufts University
Agbekor (Slow and Fast) - Agbekor Drum and Dance Society @ Akan Festival 2016 - Tufts University
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Agbekor is a traditional war dance of the Ewe people, who live in the Volta Region of eastern Ghana and over the border in southern Togo. It has slow and fast sections, and the version being danced here is taught by the Agbeli family at the Dagbe Center in Kopeyia, Ghana. Agbekor Drum and Dance Society is a group founded by Professor David Locke and currently directed by Emmanuel Attah Poku. Th...
Kpanlogo @ Akan Festival 2016 - Tufts University11:11Kpanlogo @ Akan Festival 2016 - Tufts University
Kpanlogo @ Akan Festival 2016 - Tufts University
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Kpanlogo is a recreational piece played by the Ga, a tribe that lives along Ghana's central coastline, including the capital, Accra. Full Ensemble: Front row: - Francis Kofi Akotuah (lead drum) - Ian Gendreau (support drum) - Emmanual Attah Poku (support drum) - Mohammed Alidu (support drum) Back row: - Logan Amaral (castanet) - Ben Paulding (bell) - Scott Mordecai (rattle) - Karl Haas (tamalin...

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