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03/14/08 – Verona Middle School
By: Atimevu on: Mar 14,2008 In: GigsWho Verona Middle School When Friday, March 14, 2008 2:30pm – All Ages Where Verona Middle School (map) Other InfoMarch 14th Friday Verona Middle School 230-315 pm « Back to the calendar
03/14/08 – Eagle Heights Community Center
By: Atimevu on: Mar 14,2008 In: GigsWho Ghana Independence When Friday, March 14, 2008 7:00pm – All Ages Where Eagle Heights Community Center (map) Other InfoMarch 14th Friday Ghana Independence Eagle Heights Community center 7-9 pm « Back to the calendar
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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.