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Kthamas · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

Fill in the missing information in the following outline of the Agebekor performance described by the author.

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Question 2

How is the tradition of Agbekor currently being maintained by the Ewe?

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gcook · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Introduction
adzo short sectionsdancers sang songs in free rhythm
Main Section
vutsotsoefast drumming (fast-paced songs)
atsiawopreset figures of song and dance. The first sequence honored ancestors
approximately ten more atsiawoperformed drum and dance sequences (compositions or styles)
Adzokpi Section

group members came forward in pairs or small groups to dance in front of the lead drummer

the lead drummer then returned to group styles. Soon, he signaled for a break in the action by playing the special ending figure.
Break
During the break the group's leaders pour a libation, a ceremonially pouring of water and liquor onto the earth to call upon the deceased members of the dance group to give their blessings.
Performance resumed
vuloloslow drumming (slow-paced songs), the processional section of Agbekor
vutsotsoeup-tempo section (fast-paced songs)
adzokpithe solos section

After a brief rest, they did another sequence of group figures at slow and fast pace, followed by individual display. . . .

Although a performance of Agbekor follows a definite pattern, it is not rigidly formalized.

Answer to Question 2

Relatively few villages have preserved their heritage of Agbekor . . . rather it is being carried on by drum and dance societies of several types: mutual aid organizations, school and civic youth groups, and theatrical performing companies.