Kids for Peace Parade Info
27Aug2008 Filed under: Gigs Author: Atimevu
Kids for Peace Day
Saturday, September 20
Performances 10:30 a.m.-noon (outside the museum)
Kids for Peace Parade, noon-12:30 p.m. (around Capitol Square)
The museum is gearing up for its annual Kids for Peace celebration, honoring the United Nations International Day of Peace (September 21). The day begins with performances outside the museum and culminates in a vibrant community parade around Capitol Square. The museum hosts a Peace Panel art installation by students at Walbridge School throughout the month. Find out more information about International Day of Peace.
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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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