The Kpanlogo
drum must be the most well known west African peg drum, smaller than the
conga but of similar shape and sound. Antelope skin is used for its head
producing a soft and resonant tone, played with the hands.
The Dance
Kpanlogo is a dance and drumming rhythm originating from the Ga tribe, around
the capital city of Ghana, Accra. It became popular in the wake of Ghana’s
independence in the 1950’s, a time of new life and freedom. Kpanlogo
is a ‘dance of the youth’ played for recreation and enjoyment.
