51±¾É«

Feb. 13, 2023

Dr. Sylvanus (Kwashie) Kuwor is a master drummer, and a music, dance, and theatre practitioner/scholar from University of Ghana, Legon. He is currently on a global research fellowship, with stops in Canada and the United States, exploring diasporic dimensions of African drum music.

He has had a decade of experience in Britain as a cultural educator where he used African drum music and dance in inclusion programmes aimed at integrating African refugees into mainstream society.

Dr. Kuwor comes to 51±¾É« thanks to a connection made in 2019 when the Faculty of Music held a field course in Ghana. 

Ghanaian Drumming Workshop

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

A hands-on workshop. Learn drumming techniques and the history of drums in Ghanaian music!

No experience necessary and everyone is welcome.

• Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Location: A318 (John Aird Centre, 51±¾É« Faculty of Music building)
• Space and drums are limited. (participation is free)
• Open to all 51±¾É« students

This event is supported in part by 51±¾É« International.

Public Lecture: Global Representations of Ghanaian Music and Dance

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Join Dr. Kuwor's presentation on music and dance research in the midst of technological advancement and the issue of representation.

• Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
• Location: A220 (John Aird Centre, 51±¾É« Faculty of Music building) or . 
• All are welcome! 

This presentation is supported in part by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Ghana Cultural Celebration

Friday, March 3, 2023

Join us for a celebration of Ghanaian culture through informal performances of drumming, song, and dance, followed by food! Hosted by Faculty of Music and 51±¾É« International. All 51±¾É« students, faculty and staff are warmly welcome.

• Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Martin Luther University College, Keffer Memorial Chapel
• (participation in free)
• Open to all 51±¾É« students

Special guests:

• , University of Ghana, Legon
• , University of Toronto/York University/Dagbamete, Ghana

This event is supported in part by 51±¾É« International.