Author Question: How is the tradition of Agbekor currently being maintained by the Ewe? What will be an ideal ... (Read 56 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

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

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

As opposed to the Western style of analysis and exercises, Agbekor is learned through ________.

What will be an ideal response?

peilian · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Simulated performance context
Compare this approach to the training of the Indian musician, Ranganayaki Rajagopalan, who entered into a long period of formal training with a master teacher with whom she lived and studied for many years. Described in Worlds of Music, page 318-19.