About Titambe: Titambe is a powerful, vibrant West African Dance Ensemble based in Minnesota. They specialize in West African traditional culture and aesthetic, educational and professional presentation of dance, music, instruments, and folklore.
Program Description: Titambe’s repertoire includes traditional music and dance are from Ghana and its neighboring countries. Students will respond to rhythmic patterns through active movement and dance. Students will learn about and identify several West African instruments and understand how music expresses cultural identity in Ghana and beyond.
Sample Music:
Supporting Materials Packet: Download here.
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This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.