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The Atumpan is a type of
The Atumpan is a type of Bono
Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by his stage name Bono (), is an Irish singer-songwriter, activist, and philanthropist. He is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2.
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talking drum. Played in pairs, these drums provide the bass part in Adowa dance
Adowa is a dance by the Akan people, Akan people of Ghana. It is a popular traditional dance in Ghana and it is performed at cultural ceremonies like festivals, funerals, engagements, and celebrations. The Adowa dance is a sign of expression that ...
ensembles. These drums are also found in Fontomfrom ensembles.
Construction and functionality
The body of the atumpan is made of wood, with a hollow interior. Its bottom is open, to increase its resonance. Its drumhead is made of animal hide that is stretched out to cover the top of the drum's body. There are several pegs near the top of the drum's body, which tension cords attached to them. These cords extend to the drumhead, holding it in place. Most atumpans are about 25 centimeters (8 inches) in width, and almost 60 centimeters (22 inches) high. The atumpan is played either with one's bare hands or L-shaped sticks.History
The atumpan or ntumpane talking drum were introduced into Bonoman by Bonohene Akumfi Ameyaw I and Bonohemaa Owusuaa Abrafi around 1320s from North Africa.References
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