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# ThisWorldMusic

African Drumming & Dance Study Abroad and Workshops

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- [Bringing Cuban and African Music Into Your Classroom](https://thisworldmusic.com/cuban-african-music-central-connecticut-state/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.2″] SUMMER COURSE AT CENTRAL CT. STATE UNIVERSITY Get drumming, singing and moving! Learn multiple techniques for bringing the music of Cuba and Africa into your classroom and/or ensembles. Instruction will be designed for music educators at all grade levels. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.2″] TOPICS COVERED: Learn authentic drumming and songs from Cuba and Ghana Explore
- [African Drum and Dance Study Abroad in Ghana - Winter Term](https://thisworldmusic.com/winter-drum-dance-study-abroad-in-ghana-west-africa/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.62″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Hard to believe fall is already upon us. With winter close behind, I’m looking forward to warming up in Ghana this January! Our latest trip offering, the Winter Drum and Dance Field Study in Ghana, West Africa (January 2-14, 2012), is the perfect way to learn West African
- [The False Dichotomy of Justin Bieber and Esperanza Spalding](https://thisworldmusic.com/the-false-dichotomy-of-justin-bieber-and-esperanza-spalding/) - As revolt continues to spread across the Arab world, I'd like to take a moment to deal with a tamer, more domestic disturbance. I'm speaking, of course, of the dustup created last week when the GRAMMY® committee chose to recognize a relative unknown, the bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding, with the Best New Artist award,
- [UMass plays Agbekor in Ghana (video)](https://thisworldmusic.com/umass-plays-agbekor-in-ghana-video/) - Got back earlier tonight from teaching Agbekor to my African Drumming class at Westfield State UNIVERSITY (all Massachusetts State Colleges were recently given the status upgrade, to much fanfare) and was feeling nostalgic for Tratamento this terrific clip of my 2009 UMass group performing Agbekor at the Dagbe emperador Cultural African Centre in de the
- [Who's Afraid of African Drumming?](https://thisworldmusic.com/whos-afraid-of-african-drumming/) - Happy Halloween! So, who is afraid of African drumming? I ask because I find that many people tend to view traditional African music as either: a) impossibly complicated, even inscrutable or; b) ridiculously easy — simple fare from simple folk. While New both views are to a degree based on well-worn — stereotypes (the square
- [Confessions of a drumming addict — How it all began](https://thisworldmusic.com/confessions-of-a-drumming-addict-how-it-all-began/) - At workshops, a lot of people ask how I got into drumming. So here goes. Despite the misleading photo of me from 3rd grade (above), I didn’t start studying music until the ripe age of 18. True story! Growing up my folks never Photography put pressure on me to play an instrument and I didn’t
- [ThisWorldMusic — blog launch!](https://thisworldmusic.com/thisworldmusic-blog-launch/) - Welcome to the newly launched ThisWorldMusic blog! Jeremy Cohen here, composer, percussionist and TWM Founder/Director. I’ll be blogging in Product this space about West African music & dance, cultural tourism/travel, and education — global, multicultural and continuing — as well as a variety of related topics, all in support of the TWM mission: To create
- [How To Fund Your Ghana Trip](https://thisworldmusic.com/how-to-fund-your-ghana-trip/) - Check out this great list of summer professional development funding sources for K-12 arts, music and dance teachers.
- [Spiced Fried Plantain Recipe: <em>Kelewele</em> (Ghana)](https://thisworldmusic.com/spiced-fried-plantain-recipe-kelewele-ghana/) - Learn to make kelewele, a delicious spiced fried plantain dish from Ghana, West Africa. Think sweet and hearty African comfort food...with a kick!
- [Studying Dance in Africa with TWM and Saint Mary's College](https://thisworldmusic.com/studying-dance-in-africa-with-twm-and-saint-marys-college/) - TWM's exciting partnership with Saint Mary's College enables professional dancers to study in Africa while receiving academic credit toward their degrees.
- [African Drumming at Moravian College](https://thisworldmusic.com/african-drumming-moravian-college/) - Developing an African Drumming Program for Your Music Classroom with Jeremy Cohen, Founder & Director of ThisWorldMusic Date: Saturday, January 31, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn how to bring the joy and power of African drumming into your music classroom! This workshop explores precision drum, bell and rattle technique; recitation of onomatopoeic
- [ThisWorldMusic Visits Sarah Lawrence](https://thisworldmusic.com/thisworldmusic-visits-sarah-lawrence/) - ThisWorldMusic will be visiting Sarah Lawrence. Tentative schedule is as follows: Monday, October 27 (12:30-1:30 p.m.): Information session at the Sarah Lawrence International Programs Office for students interested in ThisWorldMusic's Study in Ghana program. Tuesday, October 28 (1:00-3:00 p.m.): Come visit ThisWorldMusic's table at the annual Sarah Lawrence Study Abroad Fair.
- [Teaching Music in Urban Schools: One Educator's Journey (Part II)](https://thisworldmusic.com/teaching-music-in-urban-schools-one-educators-journey-part-ii/) - Today on the blog we are pleased to feature the second in a two-part guest post from Elizabeth Green, a music educator in New York City and participant on the summer 2012 ThisWorldMusic Study in Ghana program. “You’re so lucky you teach music! The kids love music!” So said a colleague one day as he
- [Artists in Juvenile Justice Initiative Expands, Launches Annual Statewide Youth Showcase](https://thisworldmusic.com/artists-in-juvenile-justice-initiative-expands-launches-annual-statewide-youth-showcase/) - A student group led by ThisWorldMusic Founder Jeremy Cohen performed at the Massachusetts State House as part of the Department of Youth Services "Share Your Art - Share Your Voice!" showcase. [clear] With the 2nd Annual Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) "Share Your Art - Share Your Voice!" statewide showcase coming up on June
- [Ghana Program Wins Top Award from Abroad101 and STA Travel](https://thisworldmusic.com/ghana-program-wins-top-award-from-abroad101-and-sta-travel/) - Read participant reviews to find out why ThisWorldMusic's Study in Ghana program has been named a Top Pick by Abroad101 and STA Travel!
- [From Africa to Chicago: A Children's Game Teaches Music](https://thisworldmusic.com/from-africa-to-chicago-a-childrens-game-teaches-music/) - A Chicago Public Schools teacher studied music and culture in Ghana, West Africa. Now, she's teaching what she learned to her students.
- [Teaching Music in Urban Schools: One Educator's Journey](https://thisworldmusic.com/teaching-music-in-urban-schools-one-educators-journey/) - A music teacher at Promise Charter Academy in The Harlem Children's Zone writes about her journey from suburban student to urban educator.
- [Antibalas Tops List of Best 15 Afrobeat Albums of 2012](https://thisworldmusic.com/antibalas-tops-list-of-best-15-afrobeat-albums-of-2012/) - Listen to The 15 Best Afrobeat Albums of 2012, including Antibalas, Chico Mann, Souljazz Orchestra, and Cody Chestnutt. Links to all albums and artists provided.
- [Sounds of the Rainforest: Arts-Integrated Music Education](https://thisworldmusic.com/sounds-of-the-rainforest-arts-integrated-music-education/) - Young Audiences teaching artist Jeremy Cohen offers tips on how to create a "Sounds of the Rainforest" unit that integrates social studies, science and music.
- [Top 10 Things to Pack for Study Abroad in Ghana](https://thisworldmusic.com/study-abroad-in-ghana-packing-list-top-10/) - Studying abroad in Ghana is exciting, but requires preparation. Find out what you'll need on your packing list if you're planning to study abroad in Ghana.
- [Study in Africa Photo Blog: Ghana Winter 2012](https://thisworldmusic.com/study-in-africa-photo-blog-ghana-winter-2012/) - Inspiring photos taken in beautiful Ghana, West Africa, each highlighting a different aspect of what it's like to study in Africa.
- [ZUMIX African Drumming Ensemble Rocks Fenway Park](https://thisworldmusic.com/zumix-african-drumming-ensemble-rocks-fenway-park/) - Exciting photos of the ZUMIX African Drumming Ensemble performing at historic Fenway Park. The group wowed the crowd with drumming music from Ghana, West Africa.
- [Studying West African Dance: At a Traditional Funeral in Ghana](https://thisworldmusic.com/studying-west-african-dance-at-a-traditional-funeral-in-ghana/) - A dance artist and educator from New Haven, CT, finds community through dance at a traditional African funeral in the village of Kopeyia, Ghana.
- [Krumping in the African Diaspora — What Goes Around Comes Around](https://thisworldmusic.com/krumping-in-the-african-diaspora-what-goes-around-comes-around/) - The African American style of dance known as krumping is sweeping Liberia, West Africa. Sometimes it seems the arc of history bends right back to where it started. Take the West African nation of Liberia. Given its longstanding ties to the United States — it was, after all, founded by freed American slaves — it
- [Jollof Rice: Traditional African Recipe for the Holidays](https://thisworldmusic.com/traditional-ghanaian-recipe-for-the-holidays/) - Jollof rice, a spicy fried rice and vegetable dish popular in West Africa, can make a great addition to the holiday table. This recipe and information originally appeared on whats4eats.com. Jollof rice probably originated from rice dishes eaten by the Wolof people of Senegal and Gambia, but its popularity has spread to most of West
- [African Drumming Study Abroad Participant Featured in Baltimore Sun](https://thisworldmusic.com/african-drumming-study-abroad-participant-featured-in-baltimore-sun/) - Students learn African Drumming from Baltimore County music teacher Diane Schaming, who studied music and dance in Ghana, West Africa, this past summer through ThisWorldMusic and UMass Amherst. From today's Baltimore Sun: With 600 students, including a significant percentage of immigrants, music teacher Diane Schaming wanted to try something new to interest the children in
- [Win A Year's Supply of Fair Trade Chocolate from Ghana, West Africa](https://thisworldmusic.com/win-a-years-supply-of-fair-trade-chocolate-from-ghana-west-africa/) - Cocoa farmer and Divine Chocolate part owner Adwoa Asianaa. Photo Courtesy of Kim Naylor. Join ThisWorldMusic to support West African culture and development! 'Like' TWM on Facebook before January 5, 2012, for a chance to win a year's supply of Divine Chocolate from Ghana. After entering, please help spread the word about this great company
- [Is Beyoncé the Etta James of Our Time?](https://thisworldmusic.com/is-beyonce-the-etta-james-of-our-time/) - Would a young Etta James make it in today's music industry? With the sad news last week of Etta James' passing, I found myself looking through early photos of this great lady and wondering: "Would a young Etta make it in today's music industry?" Or, put another way, could an average looking woman in 2012
- [February News: Ghana Study Abroad Pics, Learn African Drumming at BSO](https://thisworldmusic.com/february-news-ghana-study-abroad-pics-learn-african-drumming-at-bso/) - Drumming at the Dagbe Cultural Centre in the scenic coastal village of Kopeyia, Ghana. Happy fall! Our February e-newsletter went out last week and includes links to the following: NEW Ghana Study Abroad Photos Learn African Drumming at Boston Symphony Hall Facebook Sweepstakes Winner Announced ZUMIX Wins White House Award Featured Blog: Is Beyoncé the
- [ThisWorldMusic News: Win Chocolate!, January Study Abroad, Percussive Arts Society Int'l Conference, Sustainable Drum Making](https://thisworldmusic.com/thisworldmusic-news-win-chocolate-january-study-abroad-percussive-arts-society-intl-conference-sustainable-drum-making/) - Happy fall! Our October e-newsletter went out last week and includes the following: Win Fair Trade Ghanaian Chocolate! NEW: January Study Abroad Course in Ghana Percussive Arts Society International Conference Sustainable Drum Making in West Africa Featured Blog To make sure you receive email updates from us in the future, including news and info on
- [Arranging African Drumming for Classroom and Stage](https://thisworldmusic.com/arranging-african-drumming-for-classroom-and-stage/) - The following is adapted from "Developing an African Drumming Program for Your Music Classroom," created by ThisWorldMusic in partnership with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This is the first in a series of three installments on arranging for an African drumming ensemble: 1) Arranging for Classroom vs. Stage; 2) Arranging Drumming
- [New NORC/University of Chicago Report Focuses on Role of Teaching Artists in Education](https://thisworldmusic.com/new-norcuniversity-of-chicago-report-focuses-on-role-of-teaching-artists-in-education/) - This past week, the National Opinion Research Council (NORC) at the University of Chicago published a 3-year study titled "Teaching Artists and the Future of Education." Being a teaching artist (TA) myself, I was interviewed for the study here in Cambridge by a NORC field researcher. And although I am obviously a fierce advocate for
- [ThisWorldMusic News: The Kennedy Center, Boston Symphony Orchestra, ZUMIX Community Music, Featured Blog](https://thisworldmusic.com/thisworldmusic-news-the-kennedy-center-boston-symphony-orchestra-zumix-community-music-featured-blog/) - ThisWorldMusic is at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. on April 26th. Our February newsletter went out this past Wednesday and includes resources for educators, upcoming events, and other exciting news. This month: The Kennedy Center, Boston Symphony Orchestra, ZUMIX Community Music, Featured Blog. To make sure you receive email updates from us in the
- [Concert Review: Wayne Shorter Quartet at Berklee Performance Center](https://thisworldmusic.com/concert-review-wayne-shorter-quartet-at-berklee-performance-center/) - Wayne Shorter at Berklee Performance Center Although I count Wayne Shorter among my all-time musical heroes, I admit I haven't kept current with his recent output—and by "recent" I mean pretty much anything post-Weather Report. Which is why when I arrived at Berklee Performance Center on a frigid Boston night last month, I honestly didn't
- [There's a Party Over Here: Ghanaian Funerals in the U.S.](https://thisworldmusic.com/theres-a-party-over-here-ghanaian-funerals-in-the-u-s/) - Fun article in the NY Times today about Ghanaian ex-pats in New York City carrying on the tradition of boisterous funerals from back home in Ghana. Interestingly, it notes: The funerals have become such money makers that the pretexts for them are sometimes a bit thin ... A New Yorker, for example, might hold a
- [Adult/Continuing Education Drumming Course at New England Conservatory](https://thisworldmusic.com/adultcontinuing-education-drumming-course-at-new-england-conservatory/) - Happy New Year! Enrollment has started for the Adult/Continuing Education African Drumming course at New England Conservatory in Boston. Open to all adults, this is an introduction to the dance-drumming and vocal music of the Ewe people of Ghana in which students learn to perform this indigenous music in an ensemble setting. In addition, the
- [Orchestration in African Drumming](https://thisworldmusic.com/orchestration-in-african-drumming/) - African music and dance go hand in hand. Jazz, too, had its origins as dance music. As anyone who has performed with a symphony orchestra or chorus can attest, it is no fun having to count through multi-measure rests, only to play or sing a single phrase
- [Boston Symphony Orchestra Launches Academy School Initiative](https://thisworldmusic.com/boston-symphony-orchestra-launches-academy-school-initiative/) - With art and music on the chopping block in even well-to-do school districts like Belmont, MA, the prospects for school-based arts education look dim — that is, unless and until the arts finally take their rightful place at the table with the other core subjects. In the meantime, the non-profit sector will fill in as
- [January News: Milwaukee School in Ghana, Boston Symphony Academy, Community Drumming Classes](https://thisworldmusic.com/january-news-milwaukee-school-in-ghana-boston-symphony-academy-community-drumming-classes/) - Community drumming at Trinity Church. Our January newsletter went out this past Wednesday and includes resources for educators, upcoming events, and other exciting news. This month: projects at University School of Milwaukee, The Boston Symphony Orchestra Academy School, and community drumming classes at New England Conservatory and Trinity Church. To make sure you receive email
- [Tahrir Square: 21st Century Egyptian Art](https://thisworldmusic.com/tahrir-square-21st-century-egyptian-art/) - I've been FB posting and Tweeting so much about the situation in Egypt that it really didn't make sense for this week's blog post to be about anything else. But since this isn't a political blog, I've been struggling a bit with what to write. So let me say this: what we are witnessing now
- [African Drumming Residency at University School of Milwaukee](https://thisworldmusic.com/african-drumming-residency-at-university-school-of-milwaukee/) - Just got some really nice pics back from the University School of Milwauke (USM) residency I did at the beginning of the school year. This project was in collaboration with the USM Music Department and Miriam Altman, the Middle School Choral Director there and a student of mine on the 2010 ThisWorldMusic/UMass Summer in Ghana.
- [Drumming & Dancing Connects West Africa to North Philly — *UPDATE*](https://thisworldmusic.com/drumming-dancing-connects-west-africa-to-north-philly-update/) - ThisWorldMusic/UMass Ghana student Tara Schwitzman — a k a Ms. S — raised money on DonorsChoose.org for her all-girls 5th grade drumming ensemble in North Philly. I posted on November 13 about Philly Public Schools teacher and Ghana tripper extraordinaire Tara Schwitzman's project to raise money on DonorsChoose.org for an all girls 5th grade African
- [*New* TWM Online Store - Imported Instruments From Africa](https://thisworldmusic.com/new-twm-online-store-imported-instruments-from-africa/) - We are pleased to announce the launch of our new online store! To better serve our clients, we recently teamed up with L.A.-based importer Motherland Music to offer a select line of imported African instruments. To see our selection of drums, bells, gourd shakers and more — including hand-carved Ewe drums from Ghana (pictured below)
- [EGG-Energy Delivers Power to Low-Income African Households](https://thisworldmusic.com/egg-energy-delivers-power-to-low-income-african-households/) - Charging a cell phone in Tanzania using EGG-energy's innovative "portable grid." In keeping with the holiday spirit, I wanted to draw readers' attention to the great work being done by EGG-energy to deliver electric power to low-income African households. Co-founded by my friend Ben Lambert, EGG-energy is pioneering the "portable grid." According to their site:
- [Ghana in The News: New King of Otuam Is American — And a Woman?](https://thisworldmusic.com/ghana-in-the-news-new-king-of-otuam-is-american-and-a-woman/) - Nana Amuah-Afenyi VI — a k a King Peggy — rules the Ghanaian village of Otuam most of the year from her condo in Silver Spring, Maryland For all the obvious and predictable talk about gender inequality — have you heard how they treat women in the developing world? — to me, today's NPR story
- [Drumming & Dancing Connects West Africa to North Philly](https://thisworldmusic.com/from-west-africa-to-north-philly-drumming-dancing-connects/) - ThisWorldMusic/UMass Ghana student Tara Schwitzman — "Ms. S" to her students in North Philly — is raising money to buy drumming equipment for her class on DonorsChoose.org. Meet Tara Schwitzman, a dedicated young teacher in the School District of Philadelphia who was one of eighteen students and educators from around the country who traveled to
- [Speaking in Rhythm — Drums That Talk, Voices That Drum](https://thisworldmusic.com/speaking-in-rhythm-drums-that-talk-voices-that-drum/) - Ewe drumming, Kopeyia, Ghana. This will be the first of several posts exploring the interplay between music, language and sound, particularly as it relates to African drumming. We'll start by addressing the notion of "drum language." In my view, drum language can be placed into two basic categories: 1) drum imitates sound of voice; 2)
- [ThisWorldMusic in "Teaching Music"](https://thisworldmusic.com/thisworldmusic-in-teaching-music/) - Happy to report the November issue of MENC's flagship magazine Teaching Music is out. Check out "Crossing Borders" (p. 38) for a feature on ThisWorldMusic, including a photo profile of our Summer Study Abroad in Africa (below), as well as the following 5 tips for music educators from yours truly: 1. Seek out high-quality professional
- [Eat Your Heart Out Benefit this Sunday](https://thisworldmusic.com/eat-your-heart-out-benefit-this-sunday/) - This Sunday I'll be donning my bib and ear plugs (I'm a drummer — doctor's orders) and heading over to Paradise Rock Club in Boston for Eat Your Heart Out 2010, a one-of-a-kind event that pairs the mouth-watering creations of local star chefs with the fine whines of top-flight Boston bands. Emceed by Yankee Food
- [Brandeis Community Drumming Workshop](https://thisworldmusic.com/brandeis-community-drumming-workshop/) - Join us on Monday, November 3rd from 7:30–9:00 p.m. at Brandeis University for an evening of drumming! In partnership with Brandeis Beats, the MUSIC+RHYTHM+COMMUNITY workshop is part of an ongoing series of community drum circles facilitated by ThisWorldMusic Founder Jeremy Cohen. Free and open to the public. Read about past workshops. For details on how
- [VH1 Reality Show Off Pitch Features Ghana Study Abroad Alum](https://thisworldmusic.com/vh1-reality-show-off-pitch-features-ghana-study-abroad-alum/) - Our Ghana study abroad participants are always an eclectic bunch. As proof, look no further than program alum Eric Busse, currently starring in VH1's new reality show Off Pitch, which chronicles the Grand River Singers (GRS) of La Crosse, Wisconsin. According to Founder and Artistic Director Rob Jones, GRS is the only all-adult, Glee-inspired community
- [WATCH: Afrobeat Group Antibalas on Jimmy Kimmel: "Dirty Money"](https://thisworldmusic.com/afrobeat-group-antibalas-on-jimmy-kimmel-dirty-money/) - ThisWorldMusic Ghana program alum Miles Arntzen playing drums on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live for afrobeat group Antibalas, house band for the Broadway smash FELA!
- [Amazing Griot Singer Performs for Africa Study Abroad Group](https://thisworldmusic.com/amazing-griot-singer-performs-for-africa-study-abroad-group/) - Students on the ThisWorldMusic's award-winning Study in Ghana program enjoying a private performance and workshop with a griot singer from nearby Burkina Faso.
- [ZUMIX African Drumming Ensemble: Winter Showcase Performance](https://thisworldmusic.com/zumix-african-drumming-ensemble-winter-showcase-performance/) - Had a great time performing with my student African Drumming ensembles last week at ZUMIX, the community music school in inner city East Boston where I started the African Drumming program in 2007. ZUMIX has grown a lot since then, recently winning the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the White House.
- [Arranging African Drumming for Performance](https://thisworldmusic.com/arranging-african-drumming-for-performance/) - The following is adapted from “Developing an African Drumming Program for Your Music Classroom,” created by ThisWorldMusic in partnership with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This is the third in a series of three installments on arranging for an African drumming ensemble: 1) Arranging for Classroom vs. Stage; 2) Arranging Drumming with
- [Arranging African Drumming and Singing](https://thisworldmusic.com/arranging-african-drumming-and-singing/) - Students on the ThisWorldMusic/UMass Ghana study abroad program learning traditional Ewe songs. The following is adapted from “Developing an African Drumming Program for Your Music Classroom,” created by ThisWorldMusic in partnership with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This is the second in a series of three installments on arranging for an
- [African Drumming Workshop at MMEA All-State Conference Tomorrow](https://thisworldmusic.com/african-drumming-workshop-at-mmea-all-state-conference-tomorrow/) - Just a last minute reminder that I'll be presenting tomorrow, Friday March 25, at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) 2011 All-State Conference. If you're at the Seaport Hotel/World Trade Center in Boston and get the sudden urge to hit things with sticks (okay, there's a little more to it than that), swing by the
- [Oral Tradition and Community](https://thisworldmusic.com/oral-tradition-and-community/) - Spent a most edifying evening this past Friday with my friend and colleague Anthony Douglass discussing Ewe music and history. He played me some amazing recordings he'd made years ago of his Ghanaian teacher singing traditional Ewe songs and decoding their various meanings, recordings mostly made on a series of Sunday afternoons at this man's
- [Westfield State African Drumming Ensemble Performs "Atsiagbekor"](https://thisworldmusic.com/westfield-state-african-drumming-ensemble-performs-atsiagbekor/) - Check out my Fall African Drumming class at Westfield State University performing the Ewe war piece Atsiagbekor (commonly referred to as Agbekor) at our recital this past Friday. The video quality leaves something to be desired — and I should have tuned my atsimevu drum higher before starting — but nonetheless I think everyone's hard
- [December Newsletter: Holiday Drum Sale, Study in Africa, Adult Ed. Courses](https://thisworldmusic.com/thisworldmusic-december-newsletter-holiday-drum-sale-study-in-africa-adult-ed-courses/) - Our December newsletter went out on Tuesday and includes resources for educators, upcoming events, and other exciting news. To make sure you receive email updates from us in the future, including news on African drumming workshops, performances and study abroad opportunities in Africa, subscribe at the top right of this page. Too much commitment? You
- [Ghana Study Abroad Alum at Statewide Conference](https://thisworldmusic.com/ghana-study-abroad-alum-at-statewide-conference/) - Had a blast today at the Massachusetts Council for International Education's annual conference at Worcester State University with ThisWorldMusic/UMass in Ghana alums Alison, Dan, Leigh, Ben, Martha, and Jahara — seen here leading a group of conferees through the basic movements of Gahu:
- [Ghana Trippers on Screen, at Mass. International Education Conference](https://thisworldmusic.com/ghana-trippers-on-screen-at-mass-international-education-conference/) - The new TWM/UMass in Ghana promo spot is UP! Hailed by the New York Times as "a feast for the senses" (okay, that's a lie) and "better than being there" by National Geographic (also a lie), the 2nd edition of our virtual tour has been updated with exciting new Africa footage (truthbomb!), along with testimonials
- [ThisWorldMusic Fall Newsletter: MENC Feature, Benefit Concert, Yelp](https://thisworldmusic.com/thisworldmusic-fall-newsletter-menc-feature-yelp-benefit-concert/) - Our fall newsletter went out today and includes resources for educators, upcoming events, and other exciting news. To make sure you receive email updates from TWM, including news on African drumming workshops, performances and study abroad courses in Ghana, West Africa, simply subscribe at the top right of this page. Too much commitment? You can

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- [Mission & History](https://thisworldmusic.com/organization-overview/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Mission & History” subhead=”Who we are, what we value.” text_orientation=”right” content_max_width=”none” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_right” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A7855-Edit.jpg” custom_css_main_element=”background-position: bottom left;” background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A7855-Edit.jpg” button_one_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_two_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_border_radius__hover=”3″ button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_border_radius__hover=”3″ button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″
- [Gahu: Traditional African Drumming and Dance from Ghana](https://thisworldmusic.com/gahu-african-drumming-and-dance-from-ghana/) - Get your students learning African drumming from home! Our virtual interactive mixer makes complex rhythms from Ghana accessible. Perfect for distance learning.
- [Agbekor (slow)](https://thisworldmusic.com/agbekor-african-drumming-and-dance-from-ghana/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fb_built=”1″ bb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=” Great Grooves #3: Agbekor (slow)” subhead=”Interactive multitrack African drumming mixer.” text_orientation=”right” content_max_width=”none” module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_right” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_image=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” custom_css_main_element=”background-position: left;” background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop”
- [Contact Us](https://thisworldmusic.com/contact/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ bb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Contact Us” text_orientation=”right” content_max_width=”none” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_right” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_image=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/G4A5870_edited_smaller1.jpeg” background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/G4A5870_edited_smaller1.jpeg” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ bb_built=”1″ _i=”1″ _address=”1″][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”
- [Adzrowo African Drumming From Ghana](https://thisworldmusic.com/adzro-african-drumming-dance-from-ghana/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ bb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Great Grooves #2: Adzrowo” subhead=”Interactive multitrack African drumming mixer.” text_orientation=”right” content_max_width=”none” module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_right” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_image=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” custom_css_main_element=”background-position: left;” background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” button_one_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_two_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_border_radius__hover=”3″ button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_border_radius__hover=”3″ button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″
- [African drumming educational resources](https://thisworldmusic.com/home-alt-6/) - Learn about traditional West African drumming & dance through classes and workshops, as well as summer and winter study abroad courses in Ghana, Africa.
- [Workshops & Performances](https://thisworldmusic.com/african-drumming-workshops-performances/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Workshops & Performances” subhead=”Innovative drumming programs for students and educators.” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Get info” button_one_url=”/contact/” image_orientation=”bottom” content_max_width=”none” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_center” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_image=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_6206-Edit_attempt2.jpg” button_one_on_hover=”off” custom_css_main_element=”background-position: center;” background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_6206-Edit_attempt2.jpg” button_one_text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_one_border_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color_hover=”#879647″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_text_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_border_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off”
- [Kpanlogo: Traditional African Drumming from Ghana](https://thisworldmusic.com/kpanlogo-african-drumming-dance-ghana/) - Get your students learning African drumming from home! Our virtual interactive mixer makes complex rhythms from Ghana accessible. Perfect for distance learning.
- [Staff](https://thisworldmusic.com/staff/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Meet Our Staff” subhead=”Get to know our dedicated team.” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”bottom” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A5354-Edit-Oct-21.jpg” scroll_down_icon=”%%8%%” background_color=”#ffffff” button_one_border_width=”0″ button_two_border_width=”0″ module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_center” button_one_text=”Contact Us” button_one_url=”/contact/” custom_css_before=”||” background_image=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A5354-Edit-Oct-21.jpg” content_max_width=”100%” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”
- [Study Abroad in Ghana (Summer)](https://thisworldmusic.com/ghanatours_video/) - Experience life in an African village! Learn traditional music and dance in Ghana, West Africa. Earn academic or professional credit. Learn more.
- [Rumba Guagauncó From Cuba](https://thisworldmusic.com/rumba-guaguanco-cuba/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=”3.10.2″ title=”Great Grooves #7: Guaguancó” subhead=”Interactive multitrack Cuban drumming mixer” background_image=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Chembo2.jpg” text_orientation=”right” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_right” custom_css_main_element=”background-position: left;” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”||0px|” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” prev_background_color=”#ffffff” next_background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”|0px” padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on”
- [How to Pick a Good Keto-Friendly Protein Bar](https://thisworldmusic.com/low-carb-keto-friendly-protein-bars/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=”3.10.2″ title=”How to Pick a Good Keto-Friendly Protein Bar” background_image=”http://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Keto-Protein-Bars.jpg” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.2″] The ketogenic diet is an excellent way to lose weight and feel your best. While there’s plenty of things that you can eat, there is a whole lot more that you can’t. This is manageable
- [Ghana Program FAQ](https://thisworldmusic.com/study-in-ghana-faq/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Ghana Program FAQ” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”http://live-twm.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A7764-Edit.jpg” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”bottom” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ scroll_down_icon=”%%8%%” button_one_text=”Ask a question” button_one_url=”/contact/” button_one_border_width=”2″ button_two_border_width=”0″ custom_css_header_container=”max-height: 300px;” subhead=”Get answers to frequently asked questions.” background_color=”#ffffff” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” button_one_border_color=”#ffffff” button_one_text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color_hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” button_one_border_color_hover=”#ffffff”
- [Ghana Program FAQ](https://thisworldmusic.com/study-in-ghana-faq-2/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Ghana Program FAQ” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A7764-Edit.jpg” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”bottom” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ scroll_down_icon=”%%8%%” button_one_text=”Ask a question” button_one_url=”/contact/” button_one_border_width=”2″ button_two_border_width=”0″ custom_css_header_container=”max-height: 300px;” subhead=”Get answers to frequently asked questions.” background_color=”#ffffff” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” button_one_border_color=”#ffffff” button_one_text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color_hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” button_one_border_color_hover=”#ffffff” module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_left”
- [Audio Examples: Gahu Instrument Vocalizations](https://thisworldmusic.com/gahu-vox1/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Audio Examples: Gahu Vocables” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_right” module_class=”mymobiledark” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_text_size=”20″ button_one_border_width=”0″ button_one_border_radius=”3″ button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_text_size=”20″ button_two_border_width=”0″ button_two_border_radius=”3″ button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ background_image=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” content_max_width=”100%” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text
- [Tokoe](https://thisworldmusic.com/tokoe-music-ghana/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_border_width=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_border_width=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ title=”Great Grooves #5: Tokoe” background_url=”https://live-twm.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_right” custom_css_main_element=”background-position: left;” subhead=”Interactive multitrack African drumming mixer.” button_one_text_size=”20″ button_one_border_radius=”3″ button_one_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_two_text_size=”20″ button_two_border_radius=”3″ button_two_border_radius_hover=”3″ background_image=”https://live-twm.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”
- [Agbekor (fast)](https://thisworldmusic.com/atsiagbekor-ewe-music-dance-ghana/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ title=”Great Grooves #4: Agbekor (fast)” background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” button_one_border_width=”0″ button_two_border_width=”0″ module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_right” subhead=”Interactive multitrack African drumming mixer.” custom_css_main_element=”background-position: left;” button_one_text_size=”20″ button_one_border_radius=”3″ button_one_border_radius_hover=”3″ button_two_text_size=”20″ button_two_border_radius=”3″ button_two_border_radius_hover=”3″ background_image=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/G4A6108-Edit-2.jpg” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” allow_player_pause=”off”
- [Store](https://thisworldmusic.com/store/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Store” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://thisworldmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Instruments-Header-Sized.jpg” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ scroll_down_icon=”%%8%%” button_one_border_width=”0″ button_two_border_width=”0″ subhead=”Handmade instruments, imported from Africa.” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_css_main_element=”background-position: bottom;”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Welcome to ThisWorldMusic’s online store!
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- [Ghana Drumming FAQ](https://thisworldmusic.com/ghana-drumming-faq/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Ghana Drumming FAQ” subhead=”Answers to frequently asked musical questions.” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” button_one_text=”Ask A Question” button_one_url=”/contact/” background_url=”http://live-twm.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/G4A6178-Edit-BLUESKY.jpg” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”bottom” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_border_width=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_border_width=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ module_id=”top_header_fullwidth_center” module_class=”mymobiledark”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_sidebar admin_label=”Sidebar” orientation=”left” area=”et_pb_widget_area_11″ background_layout=”light” remove_border=”off”][/et_pb_sidebar][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light”
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