The Tradition of Music in Ghana

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Alfred Ladzekpo
Alfred Ladzekpo is Co-Director of the African Music and Dance Program at California Institute of the Arts. A native of Ghana, Ladzekpo is a specialist in the sogo drum. He has founded several programs and ensembles dedicated to preserving and advancing the musical heritage of Ghana, and lectures widely on the subject in the United States.

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Alfred Ladzekpo discusses the importance of playing music to promote community in Ghana and explains a musicians role in the society. He stresses that music is an activity for the community.

Shoot Date: Nov-05

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World Music

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California Institute of the Arts

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