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Title:
Drums of Takyiman / video by Sarah Adams, Michael Boateng, and Christopher D. Roy ; filmed by Christopher D. Roy.
Publisher:
CustomFlix,
Copyright Date:
2004
Description:
1 videodisc (47 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject:
Abron (African people)--Ghana--Rites and ceremonies.
Drum--Performance--Ghana.
Other Authors:
Roy, Christopher D. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82023361
Adams, Sarah. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr90006922
Boateng, Michael.
CustomFlix (Firm) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2005010735
Notes:
Recorded live in Feb. 2004.
Summary:
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.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)62074585
UPC:
879724002542
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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