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Summer 2010 gigs!
By: Nicky on: Jun 2,2010 In: UncategorizedJune 3rd Thursday 9 pm at The Brink Lounge Benefit for Tani Diakite with Limanya and Wadoma June 6th Sunday 2 pm at the Madison Children’s museum Ride the Drive Event June 13th Sunday 4 pm Fair Trade Coffeehouse on State St. with Edi Gbordzi June 19th Saturday 11 am at Michealangelo’s Coffeehouse State st [...]
Atimevu at Memorial Union Dec. 30th 2009
By: Nicky on: Mar 2,2010 In: UncategorizedAtimevu at Memorial Union Dec 30 2009 Click to watch video!
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.