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The Performing Arts in Africa: Ghanaian Perspectives is a rich and authoritative anthology offering a comprehensive look at the diverse traditions and contemporary evolutions of Ghana's performing arts. Featuring insights from leading Ghanaian scholars and practitioners, the book bridges academic study and creative practice in music, dance, and drama across Ghana and the broader African context.
✨ The volume delves into the historical roots and cultural significance of indigenous music, storytelling, and performance rituals that have shaped Ghanaian identity over centuries.
✨ It explores the fusion of traditional and modern forms, revealing how contemporary theatre, choreography, and musical expressions have adapted to global influences while preserving local authenticity.
✨ With contributions from respected names like John Collins, Awo Mana Asiedu, Francis Gbormittah, and Francis Nii-Yartey, the book presents a scholarly yet accessible lens into Ghana’s artistic heritage.
✨ Ideal for students, educators, and enthusiasts of African arts, the collection also addresses the role of performance in education, resistance, community building, and national development.
✅ Key Highlights
• A foundational text for understanding Ghana’s musical, dance, and theatre traditions
• Blends academic rigor with real-world artistic insight
• Includes critical essays by renowned Ghanaian performers and scholars
• Relevant to ethnomusicology, cultural studies, African studies, and the performing arts
• A valuable resource for universities, arts institutions, and policy makers
⚡ The Performing Arts in Africa: Ghanaian Perspectives is ideal for:
• Students and researchers of African music, dance, and theatre
• Cultural institutions and creative industry professionals
• Teachers, curriculum designers, and academic libraries
• Artists and enthusiasts of African performance traditions

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Product Details

Attribute	Value
Title	The Performing Arts in Africa: Ghanaian Perspectives
Authors	Awo Mana Asiedu, Francis Gbormittah, Francis Nii-Yartey, John Collins
ISBN	—
Year Published	—
Format	Paperback
Weight	0.25 kg
Tags	The Performing Arts in Africa, Ghana Performing Arts, Awo Mana Asiedu, John Collins, Ethnomusicology, University of Ghana

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- About the Contributors

John Collins, a veteran musicologist and cultural historian, has contributed immensely to the study and preservation of Ghanaian highlife and traditional music.
Awo Mana Asiedu and Francis Gbormittah are distinguished scholars from the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, with deep expertise in African theatre and cultural performance.
Francis Nii-Yartey, a celebrated choreographer, played a transformative role in shaping Ghana’s national dance forms and theatre education.
Together, these contributors offer a holistic and grounded perspective on Ghana’s performing arts, making this anthology an indispensable reference for cultural scholars and creative professionals alike.