Music & Dance 3 articles

Agbadza: From the After-War Dance to a Living Ewe Gathering

A clear, source-led guide to Agbadza’s remembered roots in Atrikpui, its layered drum dialogue and the way communities carry the dance into social life.

Philip Gbeho: The Ewe Musician Behind Ghana’s National Sound

A composer at a turning point When Ghana became independent in 1957, a new nation needed public symbols. A flag and coat of arms could...

Who Made Borborbor? The Rhythm Claimed by Kpando and Wusuta

A dance made for participation Borborbor is known for its lively rhythm, linked singing and circular movement. A lead singer may begin a line, and...