The kagan drum produces a clear high note, the highest in the percussion ensemble, and the sogo drum produces a fairly high sound. Within an ensemble, the sogo can be the lead-drum …

Kagan is held diagonally between the legs of the drummer seated on a stool for a convenient playing angle. A technique of slapping the membrane with a slightly flexible stick is the most …

In this post, you will learn about — and make your own mixes of — Adzrowo (pronounced ahj-ROH-woh), a recreational style of music and dance of the Ewe (EH-way) people of Ghana’s …

Experience the rhythmic richness of Ewe music with Jag Drum's Kagan Ewe drum. Handcrafted from cherry wood with authentic goat or antelope skin drumhead, it offers captivating tones …

Using the same procedure as with the kidi, integrate the kagan part into the rhythmic complex (if no kagan is available, substitute any drum that is playable with sticks). The kagan part should …

Nov 25, 2014 · Kagan drum (pronounced kah-GAHN): high-pitched accompaniment drum. Third timeline part. Normally there is one kagan in an ensemble. The main A section of Gahu, which …

The Akan and Ewe traditions share many common features in the organization o f their drum ensembles. Rattles generally reinforce bell rhythms. "Running parts" (short and fast repeated …

kagan drum (pronounced kah-GAHN): high-pitched accompaniment drum Third timeline part. Normally there is one kagan in an ensemble. On your left is a picture of the kete ensemble.

Anlo Ewe Trommel / drum Ensemble Ghana Left to right: Kidi (Medium sized drum played with two sticks); Atsimevu (the master drum of the percussion ensemble, combines sticks and …

The kagan is the smallest and highest pitched drum used by the Ewe, It is like a very small Atsimevu. It is around 20 inches tall, with a 6 inch head. The kaganu is played with two long …