03/14/08 – Eagle Heights Community Center
14Mar2008 Filed under: Gigs Author: Atimevu| Who | Ghana Independence |
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Friday, March 14, 2008
7:00pm
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All Ages
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Eagle Heights Community Center (map)
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| Other Info | March 14th Friday Ghana Independence Eagle Heights Community center 7-9 pm |
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Atimevu Drum and Dance
Atimevu Drum and Dance Performs traditional Ghanaian folk music and also incorporates authentic dances from all tribes in Ghana. Atimevu Drum and Dance is based in Madison, Wisconsin. The goal of the group is to bring traditions and cultures of Ghana to the doorsteps of Americans and the entire world.
The group takes its name from the Atimevu drum of the Ewe people of Ghana.
The word "atimevu' means drum made from a tree.
Atimevu Musicians: Emmanual Eku, Edi Kwasi Gbordzi, Tim Gruber, Abukari
Mohammed, Nicky Sund
Instruments Used: Gyl, Atenteben, Gakogui, Tokwe, Axatse, Atimevu,
Sogo, Kidi, Kagan, Kroboto, Tsonshi, Gome, Tamali, and Djembe.
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