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Adzewa

Fante · Fante / Central Region, Ghana · Music

Fante women's music and dance tradition associated with Asafo companies. Because Akan women are traditionally prohibited from drumming, male drummers are enlisted. The ensemble uses an asow metal plaque, danka gourd rattles and an ampaa drum, and performances occur at community events including funerals.

An adzewa group sang at the Asafo company's funeral observance.

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