The African Drum and Dance Ensemble
is open to all registered students
at EKU and is comprised of three performance components
- drumming,
singing , and dance. Students are given an opportunity
explore
first-hand the exciting traditions of African music
by investigating
specific musical types and styles, and also learn
basic vocal and
instrumental playing techniques on "authentic" African
musical
instruments. Social functions and analytical study
of dance movements in
ritual, ceremonial, religious, and recreational contexts
are also
investigated. The ensemble is primarily a performance
group which
participates in elementary and high school presentations
on African
music, and with the percussion ensemble and steel
band on the fall and
spring percussion ensemble concerts.
EKU African D&D "Gahu"
EKU African D&D "Sunu"
Audio Clips
Gahu
(Trad. Ewe)
Sunu
(trad. Malinke of Guinea)
Boboobo
(trad. Ewe)
Wali
(trad. Malinke/Landouma of Guinea)
For information about booking this group for
a workshop, lecture performance, and/or concert at your school, business,
or function please
email the Director, Jason
Koontz.
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