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Agbadza finds its origin in the times of war. The Ewe people went through various times of war and oppression before settling down in the Volta Region of Ghana and in
Southern Togo. In order to train their warriors to be ready for battle, the Ewes used various songs and dances to encourage the
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Kagan: This is a support drum, which has a recurring rhythm throughout the performance that interacts with the bell to create a specific melody.
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