Gansango African Dance Company_Drum Lesson by Yaw "Waka Rhythm"

Master drummer Yaw Amponsah from Ghana offers a basic lesson in "Waka" drum rhythm from Ghana, using the Kpanlogo drums.

Produced with support from 4Culture during the period of COVID-19 stay-at-home confinement period.

Gansango Music & Dance presents traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa – drawing on the stunning talent of multicultural dancers and musicians. Gansango is directed by Etienne Cakpo, originally from Benin and now a choreographer and teacher based in Seattle, Washington. Gansango company collaborating artists perform regularly in the Seattle area, nationally and internationally for audiences of all ages. The company performances fuse music and movement from across the African continent, drawing heavily from the dance and music traditions of Benin, Ghana and Togo, among other countries.

More information about Gansango Music and Dance is available at https://gansango.com or contact [email protected]