Kpanlogo is the name of a rhythm played on the tswreshi. The rhythm was composed around the 1950s in the wake of Ghana’s independence, and became popular. It is known as Ghana’s signature rhythm. Because of the popularity of the rhythm, the tswreshi became widely known as the kpanlogo drum.

As conveyed in Traditional Drumming and Dances of Ghana, drum rhythms communicate important messages on all occasions: about unity, bravery in war, honoring ancestors and chiefs, and initiation into adulthood, among others.

Drums are classed as membranophones and consist of a skin or "drumhead" stretched over the open end of a frame or "shell". Well known African drums include the Djembe and the Talking drum.

Jan 2, 2019 · Ghana Traditional Drumming Performance with Koffie Fugah and WALA Group. Robert Koffie Fugah from Ghana based in New Zealand and WALA Group from Ghana but based in Australia performed...

May 21, 2020 · Some popular Ghanaian drums include the Djembe and the Talking drum. Let take a look at some drums in Ghana and what they are associated with. Adowa drum which is made up of Fomtomfrom, Atumpan, and Apentema to compliment the great Adowa dance.

A trip to the Ghana arts center to explore thr history of traditional drums and how they are made

Oct 31, 2024 · The Kpanlogo Drum: Ghana’s Celebration of Freedom. The kpanlogo drum, originating from the Ga people in Ghana, has a unique place in African drumming culture. Unlike many other traditional African drums with ancient origins, the kpanlogo emerged in the 20th century, symbolizing a celebration of freedom and cultural renaissance in post ...

Ghanaian drums are more than just musical instruments; they are an essential part of the country’s cultural and spiritual identity. Drumming in Ghana extends beyond music and entertainment—it serves as a medium of communication, a tool for storytelling, and a conduit for ancestral connections.

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Sounds of selected traditional drums from various regions in Ghana, West Africa. The session is performed for Yenkassa by master drum craftsman, Odartei Thun...