Music and dance traditions of Ghana : history, performance and teaching
Texte imprimé
- Auteurs : Younge Paschal Yao ; Avorgbedor Daniel Kodzo ; Amoaku Komla ; Nii-Yartey Francis ;
- Editeurs : Jefferson, N.C. McFarland & Co. ;
- Date d'édition : Cop. 2011
- ISBN : 978-0-7864-4992-7, 0-7864-4992-6
- Sujets : Danse traditionnelle -- Histoire et critique -- Ghana, Musique de danse traditionnelle, Danse traditionnelle
- Langue(s) : Anglais
- Description matérielle : 1 vol. (XII-448 p.-16 p. de pl.), : Ill., couv. ill. en coul., musique impr., cartes, 26 cm
- Pays de publication : États-Unis
Notes
Bibliogr. p. 429-437. Glossaire. Index
Résumé
'The dance and musical traditions of Ghana's four main ethnic groups are covered comprehensively: general concepts of music, dance and performance; cultural perspectives; performance; and form and structure of musical types and dance-drumming ceremonies. Historical, geographical, cultural and social backgrounds of the groups are included. Provides curriculum development, teaching methods, photographs, maps, and musical scores'--Provided by publisher