Dagbamba expressive arts
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All videos shot in January 2014 (except "Songs") by Michael Frishkopf (video) and David Ewenson (sound), and subsequently edited by David Ewenson. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of a Department of Music President's Fund grant that enabled preparation of this video collection.
(NB: This page is still under development!)
General background and history
Background and History of the Dagbamba people, their music and dance, presented by the late Chief of Duuyin Naa, Mr. Von Salifu
Full performances
General instruction
- Drumming
- Songs (2017; still need subtitles)
Dances
Damba
Bamaya
Tora
Takai
Jera
Other resources
Please see the following excellent resources as well:
- Dagomba Dance-Drumming at Tufts University (prepared by Prof. David Locke)
- Drums of Dagbon, documentary film by John Miller Chernoff
- A Drummer's Testament, on traditional music and culture of the Dagbamba people in northern Ghana.