History
-Young men started it in
the late 1950s, after Ghana won it independence from Britain.
-They have a double bell
player and a flag bearer, who directs the parade.
-By the 1970s, Akosua
Tuntum replaced Asaadua causing Asaadua to hardly be performed.
Dance Aesthetic
-Beginning called Aho
-They
chant songs of war while some women wail or cry.
-Set up similar to Adowa
-It is acceptable to
move the upper torso of the body and freedom of expression is encouraged.
-In this dance, it is
not unusual for males to relate to each other, meaning their facial
expressions, movements, and hand gestures go together.
-The important
instrument for this dance is the adawura, which is a slit bell that dictates
the tempo of the dance. Once the tempo is determined, the main Asaadua can
began.
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