Overture

While on this journey each participant is allowed to purchase a drum built by one of Ghana's foremost drum makers.  This afternoon we went to David Amoo's workshop in Accra to pick up our instruments. Laura had pre-ordered a djembe, and I chose a sogo.

Before we received them, David gave us a detailed presentation on the drum making process.

He talked about the materials, and along with a master drum maker in his workshop, demonstrated the various drum making techniques on instruments in various phases of construction.  Needless to say, many pictures were taken.  We'll be leaving our drums in storage at the hotel for two weeks while we go to the Dagbe Cultural Center, where other drums will be provided for our studies.

We concluded this wonderful day with a delicious family style dinner. Both the food and the company was delightful. 

  -Mark