The powerful rhythm of West Ghana, Africa comes alive Edmonds Center for the Arts April 25 with a performance of music and dance by the Kusun Ensemble.
Founded by Nii Tettey Tetteh, Kusun Ensemble includes past members of The National Ballet and The Pan African Orchestra. Although rooted in traditional music, the group has developed a new brand of music and dance they have dubbed “Nokoko.”
They have created innovative rhythms and dances by fusing bass and lead guitar, electrifying jazz and African rhythms, and traditional Ghanaian instruments. By blending the authentic sounds of traditional instruments with the exuberance of high-life music and the complexity of African jazz, they have developed a unique Ghanaian sound and brought the passion of West African music and dance to the world stage.
The band is now considered one of Ghana’s most innovative and powerful music and dance ensembles.
For the past four years the Kusun Ensemble has been making their way over the ocean, packing theatres and festivals in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Many of the members have also been teaching drumming and dance at the Kusun Study Center in Nungua, Accra, built by Nii Tettey Tetteh to promote the traditional arts of Ghana, and to teach both local people and international students about Ghanaian music and culture.
Kusun Ensemble
On stage: The West Ghana, Africa music and dance group performs at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave., Edmonds.
Performance: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25.
Tickets: $26 adults, $24 seniors, $13 ages 17 &under), available online at www.ec4arts.org or by calling 425-275-9595.
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.
