In its emphasis on chordal progressions and melodic themes, the Western musical cannon has sacrificed focus on rhythm. Africa has not made the same mistake. This video typifies what I find so ecstatically beautiful about the African styles of drumming and dance. In this case, the traditions of West Africa. Considering the name of this group is Akwaaba, a traditional greeting of the Akan peoples of Ghana, I imagine this is reflective of the sensibilities of that culture. youtube/watch?v=-xQtpLU-NvI
Posted on: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 05:45:57 +0000
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