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Kete - Dance & Music of the Akan People of Ghana
This is an example of Kete. Kete is dance and music of the Akan people of West Africa. The...
published: 15 Feb 2011
Author: africanbushdoctor
Kete - Dance & Music of the Akan People of Ghana
This is an example of Kete. Kete is dance and music of the Akan people of West Africa. The following was taken from Kwabena Nketia's, Drumming in Akan Communities of Ghana. While apirede is generally considered a 'fearful' dance, kete is described as 'pleasant and charming'. There are three parts to the music of Kete : the music of the usual drum ensemble, pipe interludes and free accompaniment, and a vocal counterpart of the pipes. The latter is commonly described as the 'interpretation' (nyiano) because the words enable listeners to understand the 'language' of the drum or the pipes. In many states, pipe and voice parts are no longer used either for lack of knowledge or lack of pipers. At the Asantehene's Court, however, the old tradition is still maintained and the orchestra is very much enlarged in accordance with the majesty of the Asantehene as head of the Ashanti region. On important state occasions, seventeen pipes play the preludes to the pieces which in other places are sung, sometimes in an offhand manner. The drum orchestra includes the following in descending order of pitch (highest to lowest) : akukuadwo (high-pitched drum) played with two curved sticks apentemma (same drum as commonly found in other combinations) played with the hand bakoma (in the drum orchestras of minor chiefs this is usually absent) played with curved drumsticks kwadum (the leading or master drum) played with curved drumsticks To these are added a donno drum for fullness, a gourd rattle <b>...</b>
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Fontomfrom - Royal Music of the Akan People - Otumfuo Opuku Ware II - Ayie
Excerpts from the Traditional Funeral of Otumfuo Opuku Ware II (Late Asantehene). Sunday, ...
published: 08 Feb 2011
Author: africanbushdoctor
Fontomfrom - Royal Music of the Akan People - Otumfuo Opuku Ware II - Ayie
Excerpts from the Traditional Funeral of Otumfuo Opuku Ware II (Late Asantehene). Sunday, March 21, 1999 to Thursday, March 25, 1999. This is an excerpt from inside the Royal Palace of the Asante "Manhyia". The music and dance is called Fontomfrom. Fontomfrom are "State Drums" of the Asante people and they recite very ancient and deep proverbs. The dance is also a language which is also known to be extremely deep. Filmed in Kumasi, Ghana By Nana Kimati Dinizulu.
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Akan in Ancient America Part 2
In this video we discuss the Yarura Indians of South America who spoke the Akan language.W...
published: 28 Jun 2010
Author: Olmec98
Akan in Ancient America Part 2
In this video we discuss the Yarura Indians of South America who spoke the Akan language.We explain that the valencoid civilization found on the Orinoco River dating between 1100-1500 AD were probably founded by the Akan people.
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Lacey's African Ancestry Testimonial
Lacey A. shares with us her experience learning she is a descendant of the Akan people of ...
published: 27 Jul 2010
Author: AfricanAncestry
Lacey's African Ancestry Testimonial
Lacey A. shares with us her experience learning she is a descendant of the Akan people of Ghana!
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Akan: The Story of the Asante Stool
Project for Literature & Arts B-27...
published: 21 Dec 2007
Author: bapamk
Akan: The Story of the Asante Stool
Project for Literature & Arts B-27
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Traditional Akan funeral - Ghana, West Afrika
Scenes from Adiama Sankofa Journey 2008 in Ghana, West Afrika. In this clip participants m...
published: 17 Jun 2009
Author: adiama
Traditional Akan funeral - Ghana, West Afrika
Scenes from Adiama Sankofa Journey 2008 in Ghana, West Afrika. In this clip participants make an impromptu visit to a traditional Akan funeral in the Asante region and are graciously received by the community. adiama.com
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Ghana history
Akan culture genesis of what gave rise to Asante (Ashanti) empire. Medieval Akan culture. ...
published: 08 Mar 2011
Author: Ghanaman84
Ghana history
Akan culture genesis of what gave rise to Asante (Ashanti) empire. Medieval Akan culture. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Akan ethnic group consists of. Ashanti, the Akwamu, the Akyem , the Akuapem, the Denkyira, the Abron, the Aowin, the Ahanta, the Anyi, the Akropong-Akuapem, the Baoule, the Chokosi, the Fante, the Kwahu, the Sefwi, the Ahafo, the Assin, the Evalue, the Wassa the Adjukru, the Akye, the Alladian, the Attie,the M'Bato, the Abidji, the Avikam,the Avatime the Ebrie, the Ehotile, the Nzema, the Abbe, the Aboure, the Coromantins, the Ndyuka people.
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Newspaper Review in Akan (22-11-11) Part 1
Newspaper Review in Akan on Badwam(22-11-11) Part 1...
published: 28 Nov 2011
Author: myjoyonlinetube
Newspaper Review in Akan (22-11-11) Part 1
Newspaper Review in Akan on Badwam(22-11-11) Part 1
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Seperewa bridge harp. Ashantis Ghana 2006
Seperewa teen string bridge harp is an ancient type of instrument within the Akan ethnic g...
published: 27 Sep 2006
Author: UlfJagfors
Seperewa bridge harp. Ashantis Ghana 2006
Seperewa teen string bridge harp is an ancient type of instrument within the Akan ethnic groups in Ghana. The Seperewe belongs to the Ashanti, Akan sub group. The Fanta,another Akan sub group, have a similar harp. Recorded in the city of Kumasi at the Centre for Cultural and African studies, March 2006.
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Twi Language Videos: Learn the Twi Alphabet
Learn the Twi Alphabet with this video lesson from Nkyea Twi Primer Twi language course. T...
published: 28 Mar 2010
Author: NkyeaLearningSystems
Twi Language Videos: Learn the Twi Alphabet
Learn the Twi Alphabet with this video lesson from Nkyea Twi Primer Twi language course. To get the whole interactive course visit www.nkyea.com
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Twi Language Videos: Learn Twi Possessive Pronouns
Learn Twi Possessive Pronouns with this video lesson from Nkyea Twi Primer Twi course. To ...
published: 28 Mar 2010
Author: NkyeaLearningSystems
Twi Language Videos: Learn Twi Possessive Pronouns
Learn Twi Possessive Pronouns with this video lesson from Nkyea Twi Primer Twi course. To get the whole interactive course visit www.nkyea.com
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Nnwonkoro - A Female Song Tradition of the Akan of Ghana - Part 1
Nnwonkoro is a Female Song Tradition of the Akan of Ghana. "Abre" which is the b...
published: 16 Feb 2011
Author: africanbushdoctor
Nnwonkoro - A Female Song Tradition of the Akan of Ghana - Part 1
Nnwonkoro is a Female Song Tradition of the Akan of Ghana. "Abre" which is the beginning where the lead singer recites a long text without instrumental accompaniment or hand claps, sets the stage in this excerpt of Nnwonkoro performed by Onyame Akwan Nnwonkoro. According to the research and many conversations that I have conducted over the years, Nnwonkoro is an important music on the highest of levels with a poetic depth that some say are unparalleled. Only females sing these songs with men playing the accompanying musical instruments. Both male and female may dance to it's music. Now, a very brief background; There are several female song traditions of the Akan. Mmobomme songs were sang to Nyame (the supreme being) and the Abosum (deities) during war time, asking thus praying for the safe return from war of their men. Ose songs were sang when the men returned victorious from their battles. There are many other occasions in which women sing ose songs as they are songs of jubilation. Nsaa Dwom songs of praise, were sang usually in the evening after a hard days work when some of the women gathered together. In the 1920's Mmobomme declined due to the fact that hostilities between the British and the Asante had reached an end (in 1905 Yaa Asantewaa was captured). Nnwonkoro was still primarily a recreational music with occasional use at funerals with Adowa at that time period being a primary music and dance form for funerary celebrations of Akan. Today it is one of the <b>...</b>
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Asem - Bye bye (Ft. Kwabena kwabena) (Prod. By Kaywa)
THE CREAM OF THE CROP IN GHANAIAN MUSIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY HEIGHTS INC ©...
published: 27 Feb 2012
Author: DenzelHeights
Asem - Bye bye (Ft. Kwabena kwabena) (Prod. By Kaywa)
THE CREAM OF THE CROP IN GHANAIAN MUSIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY HEIGHTS INC ©
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Deza XXL - Ayuebiala
Deza XXL (album: Do or Die) - Akan (Apollo) - Zoblazo...
published: 21 Aug 2009
Author: snipeace
Deza XXL - Ayuebiala
Deza XXL (album: Do or Die) - Akan (Apollo) - Zoblazo
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Nnwonkoro - A Female Song Tradition of the Akan of Ghana - Part 3
Nnwonkoro is a Female Song Tradition of the Akan of Ghana. "Abre" which is the b...
published: 20 Feb 2011
Author: africanbushdoctor
Nnwonkoro - A Female Song Tradition of the Akan of Ghana - Part 3
Nnwonkoro is a Female Song Tradition of the Akan of Ghana. "Abre" which is the beginning where the lead singer recites a long text without instrumental accompaniment or hand claps, sets the stage in this excerpt of Nnwonkoro performed by Manhyia Tete Nnwonkoro. According to the research and many conversations that I have conducted over the years, Nnwonkoro is an important music on the highest of levels with a poetic depth that some say are unparalleled. Only females sing these songs with men playing the accompanying musical instruments. Both male and female may dance to it's music. Now, a very brief background; There are several female song traditions of the Akan. Mmobomme songs were sang to Nyame (the supreme being) and the Abosum (deities) during war time, asking thus praying for the safe return from war of their men. Ose songs were sang when the men returned victorious from their battles. There are many other occasions in which women sing ose songs as they are songs of jubilation. Nsaa Dwom songs of praise, were sang usually in the evening after a hard days work when some of the women gathered together. In the 1920's Mmobomme declined due to the fact that hostilities between the British and the Asante had reached an end (in 1905 Yaa Asantewaa was captured). Nnwonkoro was still primarily a recreational music with occasional use at funerals with Adowa at that time period being a primary music and dance form for funerary celebrations of Akan. Today it is one of the <b>...</b>
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Badwam Newspaper Review on Adom TV (23-12-11) [Part 1]
Badwam Newspaper Review in Akan on Adom TV (23-12-11) [Part 1]...
published: 23 Dec 2011
Author: myjoyonlinetube
Badwam Newspaper Review on Adom TV (23-12-11) [Part 1]
Badwam Newspaper Review in Akan on Adom TV (23-12-11) [Part 1]
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SANKOFA (1 of 6)
MOVIE DESCRIPTION: SANKOFA is an Akan word that means, one must return to the past in orde...
published: 02 Jul 2011
Author: LoveTruthLoyalty
SANKOFA (1 of 6)
MOVIE DESCRIPTION: SANKOFA is an Akan word that means, one must return to the past in order to move forward. Mona, a contemporary model, is possessed by spirits lingering in the Cape Coast Castle in Ghana and travels to the past, where, as a house servant called Shola she is constantly abused by the slave master. Nunu, an African-born field hand, and Shango, Sholas West Indian Lover, continuously rebel against the slave system. For Nunu this means direct conflict with her son, a mulatto benefitting from the system as a head slave. Inspired by Nunu and Shangos determination to defy the system, Shola finally takes her fate into her own hands.
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Good News FANTE (Twi) People/Language Movie Trailer
See wlmov.com for the full Good News FANTE Movie .......... This is: Good News FANTE (Twi)...
published: 09 Mar 2009
Author: worldlanguagemovies
Good News FANTE (Twi) People/Language Movie Trailer
See wlmov.com for the full Good News FANTE Movie .......... This is: Good News FANTE (Twi) People/Language Movie Trailer c74793 [c74793t] Other names for this language are: Akan: Fante, Fanti, Mfantse, Twi This language is spoken in: Ghana This movie concerns: movie movies video...