Ewe Dances: Adzogbo dances

Adzogbo originated from Benin (Dahomey) as a Dzovu (spiritual/religious) music and dance). It was called Dzovu, in that during any performance, the men participants would display their dzoka (juju/charms) especially the so-called “love charms” to seduce women. When this music was brought to Togo and later Ghana in the late 19th century, its function changed. The southeastern Ewe of Ghana now performs it for entertainment during festivals and other social occasions. The women’s’ section or phase of the dance is called Kadodo.

One Reply to “Ewe Dances: Adzogbo dances”

  1. Gracias por la información, muy interesante la danza, es muy bonita, gracias hermanos por ese ritmo en el cuerpo y en los tambores.

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