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Kthamas

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Fill in the missing information in the following outline of the Agebekor performance described by the author.
 
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How is the tradition of Agbekor currently being maintained by the Ewe?
 
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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.




Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
Gracias!


bimper21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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