West African Eve Rhythms for Drumset

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ATSIME√U DIALOGUES WITH KIDI AND SOGO IN ago

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n Ago the drama of summoning the divinity Adzogbo is part of an intense interaction of dancers, drummers, and singers. Changes in devotional activities and the music are cued by the master drummer through the drum language of atsime√u. There are many episodes with multiple dialogues in sequence, each with its own dance movements and drum rhythms. The episodes may be played one or more times.

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