Where is GAHU from?
Ghana
Gahu is the social dance music of the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo. Gahu developed relatively recently—first brought to Ghana in the 1950s by Ewe fisherman who learned the music while on a fishing expedition (Gorlin 107).
What is a kidi instrument?
Kidi. The kidi is a mid-sized drum played with two wooden sticks. Like other Ewe drums, the drumhead is made of the skin of a deer or antelope. Its body is made out of wood and is sometimes decorated by elaborate carvings.
What is Atsimevu?
The atsimevu is an open single-headed cylindrical drum that is part of the traditional Ewe percussion set. It is the master drum of the percussion ensemble. Usually the atsimevu is played solo within an ensemble and is placed in a metal or wooden stand (wudesti) because of its weight and the way it is played.
When was the Gankogui invented?
between 500 and 1000 years ago
Vansina speculates from archaeological and other forms of evidence that flanged iron double bells such as the gankogui originated in what is now Nigeria and Cameroon between 500 and 1000 years ago and subsequently diffused from there to the west, east, and south.
How GAHU dance is performed?
Gahu is performed by both males and females and the dancers move counterclockwise in a circle, alternating between men and women. The dance and music are interlaced with one another. The lead drum (“boba”) in the musical ensemble directs the dancers to change their movements and speed at different points in the dance.
What type of dance is GAHU?
Gahu is a recreational dance music of the Ewe people of Ghana. It is played at social occasions and can function as a means for people to get acquainted with other members of society. The leading or master drum in Gahu is atsimevu.
What is the classification of metallophones?
Classification. Metallophones are a subset, made of metal, of Hornbostel-Sachs category 111.22 Percussion plaques, which is a subset of percussion idiophones.
What instrument family does the Gankogui belong to?
An African Bell With A Guiding Role. The Gankogui is an African bell. This simple percussion instrument is made of forged iron and comes in various sizes.
What is GAHU drumming?
Gahu is a recreational dance music of the Ewe people of Ghana. It is played at social occasions and can function as a means for people to get acquainted with other members of society. The leading or master drum in Gahu is atsimevu. a long, single-headed wooden barrel drum with a deep voice.
