Ewe culture, arts, design

Music is one very significant and vibrant elemental component of the Ewe culture and very integral in traditional performances as well as modern functions and gatherings. Whether it is public gatherings or even family occasions like naming ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, funerals, there is definitely a time allocated to the performance of various genres of music which are part of the traditions. Agbadza It is one of the forms of dances of the Ewes and goes along with its related songs and has its origin traced to the times or war. It is performed by opening and closing the upper limbs which specifically is the arms and hands in a rhythmic fashion against the body as the legs are moved in a synchronizing manner. Others dance agbadza with intense energy whilst others do it slowly with cheerfulness. But it is a dance that requires a level of energy to perform.  The agbadza dance happens to be a cultural dance identified with the Ewes in Ghana and also parts of Togo, Benin and other n...