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Ekpunli Baka

Nzema · Nzema, Western Region, Ghana · Social Institution

According to Ghana's Kundum intangible-heritage nomination, the Ekpunli Baka are the custodians of Kundum music. In the origin narrative they were the first to learn the songs, and today they are a small traditional singing group who chant during Kundum and publicly praise or expose the conduct of community leaders.

The Ekpunli Baka chant while the Kundum drumming goes on.

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