This documentary shows the drumming of the drum ensemble of the Bono people of Techiman in the royal palace at the funeral of the late Omanhene, in February, 2004. The drummers play a series of seven songs, which are repeated by both the senior, elder drummers, and by their young apprentices. Akan scholar Kofi Sakyi explains (in English) the meaning and significance of each song.
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