Ter Ellingson video recordings: 2001 Trip to Ghana, 2001-08

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ellingson, Ter
Title
Ter Ellingson video recordings: 2001 Trip to Ghana
Dates
2001-08
Quantity
1 videotapes  :  EC - 1 vct (S-VHS, color); Duration: 00:51:23
Collection Number
2002005
Summary
Field recordings made by Ter Ellingson in Ghana.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is restricted.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Ter Ellingson is Professor of Music and Adjunct Professor of Comparative Religion and South Asian Studies at the University of Washington. He holds an M.A., Religion, from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D., Anthropology/Buddhist Studies, from the University of Wisconsin. Ellingson's areas of specialization include Tibet, Nepal, Buddhist Cultures; Ritual, Symbolism, History, Notation/Transcription, Visual Media.

See https://music.washington.edu/people/ter-ellingson for more information.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Ellingson video footage from digital field recordings in Ghana, August 23-26, 2001 (Asante); original recorded with mini-DV camcorder.

Contents:

1 - Adadam Agfoma, Koo Nimo's house, Kumasi, 8/26/01; performers in Adadam Group: Yaw Badu/Dawro, Osei Asibey/Apentema, Paul Mensah/Petia, Kofi D__, Owusu/Abrokw, Abena Manu/dance (01-G19) (00:00-28:31)

2 - Kumasi area, Lake Basumtwi, 8/23/01; Xylophone - Owusu at Koo Nimo's house, 8/26 (01-G18) (28:38-51:23)

Total duration: 51:23

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description Dates
2002005-0001
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
2001-08-17

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Dance--Ghana
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Highlife (Music)
  • Music--Ghana
  • Palm Wine Music
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology
  • Xylophone

Personal Names

  • Amponsah, Daniel, 1934-

Corporate Names

  • Adadam Agofomma

Geographical Names

  • Africa
  • Ghana
  • West Africa

Form or Genre Terms

  • Field recordings
  • Video recordings