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A: New Publications by Paschal Yao Younge:
1. Music and Dance Traditions of Ghana
History, Performance and TeachingPaschal Yao Younge
Forewords by Daniel Avorgbedor, Komla Amoaku and Francis
Nii-Yartey
Print ISBN: 978-0-7864-4992-7
EBook ISBN: 978-0-7864-8531-4
ca. 140 photos (some in color), appendix, glossary, bibliography,
index
[400] pp. softcover (7 x 10) 2011
The dance and musical traditions of Ghana’s four main ethnic
groups are covered comprehensively in this book. Discussed
are not only concepts of music, dance and performance in general, but
also
cultural perspectives, performance practices, and the form
and structure of 22 musical types or dance drumming ceremonies. Historical,
geographical,
cultural and social backgrounds of the groups are included,
as well as orthographies of each language with their unique characters.
As
a guide to multicultural education, the book provides teaching
methods and components of curriculum development. Numerous photographs,
maps,
and musical scores serve to generously illustrate the book.
To buy: go to: http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-4992-7
2. Dance –Drumming ceremonies of Ghana
Dance–drumming ceremonies of Ghana’s four main ethnic groups
are captured in this 10-DVD set. 22 musical types or dance-drumming
ceremonies of the Akan, Ewe, Dagbamba and Ga ethnic groups are performed
in traditional contexts. As a guide to multicultural education, performance
studies and ethnographic studies, the DVD set provides a valuable visual
representation of components, form and structures of these unique traditional
performances. These recordings take the viewer directly into the traditional
villages, fields and festivals in Ghana. No Stages. No studios. No
Special effects. At times you may see or hear domestic animals, birds,
and children enjoying the performances. Occasionally, you’ll
hear additional sounds from nature including gusting winds.
To buy: go to: http://www.Dance-drumming.com
B: SUMMER Studies in Ghana 2012
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