The Techniques of Ewe Drumming and the Social Importance
of Music in Africa by S.D. Cudjoe
This book outlines the various rhythms of Ewe music and
drumming, including the uses of this type of drumming in religious,
ritualistic, festive, and social circumstances.
It also talks about the background and history of such music.
African Rhythm: A
Northern Ewe Perspective by Kofi Agawu
This section of the book talks about the different
rhythms and cross rhythms used by the Ewe people. It talks about rhythm with language,
drumming, and dance.
Ghana: Rhytms of
the people: Traditional Music and dance
of the Ewe, Dagbama, Fante, and Ga
People (sound recording)
Form and Meaning of Ewe Song: A critical review by Nissio Figabedzi.
A rigorous analysis of four Ewe songs.
Rhythmic Design in the Support drums of Agbadza by Jeff
Pressing
This book goes into specific detailing of instruments and
techniques of the drumming of Agbadza.
Translating the Devil:
Religion and Modernity among the Ewe in Ghana by Birgit Meyer
This book goes into the spread of Christianity among the
Ewe and how it affected their lives, traditions, and music.
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