Adzogbo: Adzogbo originally functioned as a spiritual
preparation for war, but today it is more a cultural and social
event. It originated in Benin and now is played by the
Ewe from the southen part of Ghana.
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Adzogbo
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Atsiagbekor: It is among the oldest traditional dances of the Ewe-speaking
people of Southern Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Originally a war
dance performed after battle when the warriors returned to
the village, it is now performed on many social occasions.
One of the outstanding features of the dance is the interaction
between the master drummer and the dancers.
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Atsiagbekor
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Sikyi: Sikyi is a recreational music and dance of the
Ashanti from the Eastern region of Ghana. It originated in
the 1920s. Sikyi is seen principally at social gatherings
where the youth express themselves in courtship.
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Sikyi
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Agbadza: Agbadza
is among the oldest musical types performed by the Southern
Ewe of Ghana, Togo and Benin. Agbadza is derived from an older
war dance known as Atrikpui. As a social and recreational
music and dance, this dance is open to everyone in the community.
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Afa
Ageshie
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Kpalongo: Kpanlongo is the most recent of all Ga recreational
musical types, Referred to as "the dance of the youth,"
Kpanlongo started during the wake of Ghana's Independence
as a musical type for entertainment in Accra. Kpanlongo is
presently performed at festivals, and funerals, parties and
more.
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Kpalongo
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Bobobo: Bobobo is the most popular social music and
dance of the Ewe of Central and Northern Ghana. This music
and dance, also known as Agbeyeye (New Life) or Akpese (Music
of Joy) emerged from a village called Kpando in the Volta
Region of Ghana.
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Bobobo
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Gahu: Gahu is associated with marriage and wedding
rites of the Yoruba of Nigeria. The Southern Ewe of Ghana
and Togo presently perform the dance on most social occasions.
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