UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: West African Dance & Drum Ensemble demo, 1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
UW CCTV; UW Center For Asian Arts
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: West African Dance & Drum Ensemble demo
Dates
1973
Quantity
1 videotapes  :  EC - 1 vct (VHS, b&w); Duration: 1:00:00
Collection Number
1987027
Summary
Recorded at the University of Washington, Kane Hall, during African Studies Seminar.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Archives copy is dub of original videotape held in OUGL (1 reel (7 in.), 60 min, b&w, 1/2 in.)

Performers: Mitch Strumpf, M.C. (introduced by unidentified UW professor); Mustapha Addy, Obo Addy, Yacubu Addy, Ishmael Addy (brothers), Thomas Anan.

Contents: demonstration of Ghanaian music and dance; performers from Accra, members of Ga tribe.

Title from OUGL: African Dance and Drum Ensemble (OUGL card catalog: African Drum and Dance Ensemble).

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Africa
  • Ga
  • Ghana
  • West Africa

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Addy, Mustapha Tettey, 1942- (performer)
    • Addy, Obo (performer)