To recreate Atsiã on the drum set I have assigned the parts traditionally played by different members of an Eve drumming ensemble to the different limbs of my body. The role of Gankogui (a double bell) which is the time keeper in this music will be played by my left foot. The role of Kidi (a small supporting drum) will be played by my left hand. The role of Sogo (a supporting drum like kidi but larger) will be played by my right foot. In a dialogue (a conversation between the lead drum and the supporting drums) I will play the open notes with my left hand and the closed notes with my right foot. The role of Atsimevu (a tall, narrow drum which the lead drummer uses to communicate with the rest of the ensemble) will be played by my right hand.
gankogui kaganu kidi sogo atsmevu
Traditional Rhythms Drum Set Recreations African Instrument Museum
Upcoming Events Performance Gallery Anlo-Ewe Culture
Kogiri Atsia For Drumset Biography
Send Me Email Dancedrummer's Links Home
ŠKevin O'Sullivan 1994, 2001
All Rights Reserved