Libation Chant For Nii

Abstract

The present composition, written for wind band, brass and percussion, IS meant to explore ways of Africanizing military band repatriates by blending African elements With western techniques. It shows an awareness of pioneer works by Amu. Nketia and Akan Euba among others African composers who paved the way in which African music can be adopted for global advantage and use The rhythmic and melodic motives Implemented in the 5 Sections of the work Consist of childhood reminiscences related to Labadi (Ga) traditions as well as to Practices and behaviors inherited from scholarly exposure to Adagme and Ewe music What is Illustrated by this approach IS that effectiveness In African Art music may be considered as arising at the intersection between experience of organized knowledge. Learned techniques and a solid traditional background with an extreme tolerance in the process of implementation.