We Are Atimevu!

13 Mar 2008 In: About Us

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
Tommy Nani Kwashi Agbeli
Tim Gruber
Abukari Mohammed
Nicky Sund
Djam Vivie

Instruments Used:
Gyl, Atenteben, Gakogui, Tokwe, Axatse, Atimevu, Sogo, Kidi, Kagan, Kroboto, Tsonshi, Gome, Tamali, and Djembe.

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The Willy Street Fair 2006

11 Mar 2008 In: Gigs

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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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