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Alfred Kpebesaane
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traditional dance, song and drumming of the Dagara - Ghana, West Africa |
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Alfred Kpebesaane is a gifted percussionist from the Tuole family in the northern part of Ghana, West Africa. He is a performer and instructor of African music and dance and a talented player of his main instrument called the gyil (xylophone), which originates from the Dagara tribe in northwestern Ghana. Alfred also plays and performs with many traditional instruments from southern Ghana. At the age of twelve, he played and performed during the moonlight dance and at elementary and government schools. HIs teachers include Sulley Imoro, Dagomba dancer and drummer; Francis Akua, hand drumming; Kakraba Lobi, gyil player; and Bernard Woma, xylophonist. Alfred has taught and performed at the School of Performing Arts at the University of Ghana (Legon), Williams College, Bowling Green State University, Berklee College of Music and Ithaca College. He has toured and performed at workshops and festivals both nationally and internationally including Burkina Faso and the United States, and is also a member of the Mbangba Cultural Troupe. To schedule workshops and performances, please contact alfredmcgh@yahoo.com. |
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Alfred’s repertoire includes:
- xylophone music (traditional Bewa from northern Ghana)
- Ewe music (Volta region, Ghana)
- Kpanlogo from the Ga people (Accra region, Ghana)
- Bamaya from the Dagomba people (northern Ghana)
- Fume Fume, a ritual dance of the Ga (southern Ghana)
- Mwani, wedding music of the Dagomba
- Dalari (clay pot drum music of the Dagomba)
- Gota (Ewe music from the Volta region)
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Contact Alfred Kpebesaane at:
Phone: +233-020-7405768
Phone: +233-027-578544
Email: alfredmcgh@yahoo.com
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Alfred is available for workshops and performances and also hosts workshops for groups and individuals in Ghana.
For more information, please contact alfredmcgh@yahoo.com.
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For hostel facilities:
Phone: +233-027-2254396
Phone: +233-024-1448287
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This website is sponsored and maintained by the Nada Brahma Foundation. |
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