Adowa Music & Dance - Asante People, Ghana

[@Kalydosos]

Around the time Japan industrialised the Asente wanted to change their economy and indusrialise as well. The British went of their way to stop this from happening, even using Jamaican troops to fight the Asente. Because their guys couldn't hack it, some Jamaicans where hanged because they refused to fight the Asente. We must always remember these small acts of resistance and not listen to the lies about large scale colaberation.

[@kwesi01]

Hi, lovefaith purity. Another point about 'adowa' music in general is that it and the music which it interlinks/fuses with, are highly symbolic. The words and gestures (esp hand gestures) give messages in counterpoint, or as double emphasis. It's a plaintive, soulful (in the old sense of the word), ancient sound which I never get tired of hearing.

[@shjakes]

Puh-lease!!!Do IT (and SOON) !! You will make many people happy.This is pure joy in motion and it never fails to make me smile :)

[@Humble18101]

Dance pure in spirit There is joy in the morning Thank you for posting. Love this always

[@DamaniHiggins]

This is great footage! Riminds me of my time in Kumasi!!

[@cityincolors]

how could anyone rate this video any less than 5 stars?.. this is beautiful no matter what race you/they are or what background you/they came from

[@HibaEntertainment]

my country and i love it...God bless ghana.

[@Kalydosos]

Very good thanks for sharing!

[@anca28maria]

If smb made a nasty stupid comment it's no need to insult all white ppl! I have a great deal of respect and admiration for the way africans preserve their values, but everybody has their own!I love the way black ppl have music and dancing in their blood!He' not jealous,he's ignorant!STOP using colours!!! Peace and love from Romania!

[@Jenastar]

shake it shake it ghana go woooO!

[@anak1]

@dotwhat1h1: The terms are interchangable. "Asante" is the original term for the Asante people and the language: aka "Asantehene, Asante Twi". "Ashanti" is the anglized version of "Asante", it is the name for the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

[@Ninadedios]

I MISS IT TOO!!

[@gazillionandone19]

peace and love from mexico

[@NanaKonaduAmoateng]

AHHHHH. GHANANAN OHHH.

[@Kalydosos]

Brilliant.

[@LaJuera25]

Friggin sweet!

[@africanbushdoctor]

Overstood my sister. Respect

[@shjakes]

I keep coming back to this clip all the time. I am fascinated by the subtle dance performed by the boy and the sensuous and soulful movements of the woman with black head scarf. When was this taped? How can I see the whole event??

[@mekaziona]

i love this:)

[@Luver4lyfe]

@TheNaomiM Funerals in Ghana are not only about mourning but also a celebration of that individuals life.. Adowa dance is a traditional dance often danced at funerals and other occassions.

[@africanbushdoctor]

Thanks. 1998 Maybe we will put up some more footage from this event in the future. Respect

[@donazaa]

In akan, we say Asante and in english it is Ashanti - so like others have said, it is probably the way the british chose to say it.

[@JUS09TO]

ma favorite dance

[@MapcratBlogspot]

I hope i never forget how to do the Adwoa dance, else i'm screwed.

[@richbwoi1]

this is early n raw form of krumping by the little boy... yea.. word up.."watch dem arfikans dats wat the streets yupping"

[@anca28maria]

What "too black" means? I have a great deal of respect for ppl that preserve their culture...I would love to visit and learn more ab it! Anyways, black ppl have music and dancing in their blood...and I admire that! Peace

[@anak1]

Actually the original term is "Asante". The name was anglized by the British as "Ashanti". anywayz, I miss Ghana!!

[@africanbushdoctor]

Medase!

[@ustadkhanali]

Where did you see the Asante (Ashanti) music and dance similar to the video? I've been to Kintampo, Tanobuase, Techiman, Ejisu (fantastic), Adaku Ajashi Shrine, and Kumasi, and never saw ceremonies quite like that. Thanks!

[@OftheSoil]

Well if you guys ignore other major African ethnicities that were shipped to Jamaica such as the Kongo and the Igbo, then yes you guys are Asante..............

[@adjoakyem]

asante or ashanti is both acceptable..it dont matter.

[@OgaJames89]

do you mean ashanti?

[@GhanainShawty]

um he said asante because thats the title of the video

[@Lachidiot]

lustig lustig

[@afrothuder]

don't you mean Sante sana

[@JossieWossie]

Absolutely not true Trickay! Funerals are celebrations in Ghana - I've been invited to many there. It's not polite to just walk into one and gawk/film, but often guests are invited to come and dance/participate.

[@s37d]

i saw obama

[@africanbushdoctor]

Medase!