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WHO ARE WE?
Azaguno is a vibrant multi-ethnic international touring group, which focuses on research, preservation, education and performance of traditional African, African American, Caribbean and Latin American music and dance. The ensemble also creates contemporary intercultural works in new theatrical contexts that fuse the artistic and aesthetic cultural values and resources representative of African experiences.
The group, directed by Paschal Yao Younge as Executive /Music Director) and Zelma Badu-Younge, (Dance Director and Choreographer) have been invited to conduct educational programs both nationally and internationally. Azaguno has performed in regional, national and international festivals and conferences in Canada, Mainland China, Ghana, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Mexico, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, and the United States. Some of the festivals include Seoul International Drum Festival, Taiwan International Percussion Festival, Sacheon International Percussion Festival, Taiwan International Dance Festival, The International Association of Blacks in Dance, Dance Immersion, The Congress on Research in Dance (CORD), Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, Hsin Chu Folk Drum International Festival and the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. The group also represented the US at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony and Games in Seoul, Korea in 2002. www.Azaguno.com
RAISING FUNDS FOR?
Azaguno Rekindles Art Education in Ghana
June 18-20, 2015, Azaguno was honored & privileged to be invited by the National Theatre of Ghana to present our works, performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, National Dance Company in DIEMA a celebration of contemporary Ghanaian music and dance.
Diema 2015 in Ghana: GTV Breakfast Show Review Part One
In addition, we organized, hosted, and directed two symposia on the “Representation, Performance and Teaching of Ghanaian Traditional and Contemporary Musical Arts -- Drumming and Dance -- for local Amateur Groups, Teachers and Educators.
Upon a successful completion of this production and symposia, we discovered that Arts Education is not readily available for the youth, the emerging artists and professionals in Ghana. In addition, annual seasons for music and or dance at the National Theatre of Ghana were not being patronized. It is therefore the resolve of Paschal Yao Younge and Zelma Badu-Younge, Directors of Azaguno and Professors at Ohio University, to rekindle arts education in Ghana with the following collaborators:
Amy Appiah Frimpong,
Executive Director of the National Theatre of Ghana
Nii-Tete Yartey (Artistic Director)
The National Dance Company of Ghana, and
Ghana to hold concert to celebrate contemporary Ghanaian Music and Dance
Published on Jun 19, 2015
The National Dance Company, the National symphony orchestra and the University of Ohio will be presenting "DIEMA". The three day concert themed "Ghana meets the world" is aimed at celebrating contemporary Ghanaian music and dance.
Isaac Annoh (Music Director)
National Symphony Orchestra Ghana
The Funds will support the following:
A. Symposia and Workshops
November 14-16, 2016, 9:00AM – 2:00PM
3-Day symposia with workshops focused on the “The Arts and Artists in Contemporary Ghana.” The symposia and workshops will create opportunities for the intellectual exchange of ideas, concepts, and recommendations to aid artists, arts development and cultural education in contemporary Ghana and beyond. The Directors of AZÃ!! 2016 are also devoted to exploring the increasing links in the interdisciplinary global arts, sciences, media, and technology.
B. Free Children’s Concert - Excerpts of:
AZÃ!! “See the Music” “Hear the Dance”
November 18, 2016, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Dzennaee, Mano Efe Dusime &
Mawu me le Ame de Fume o
Traditional songs rearranged for female
and young voices
AGBEVEKORFE RENAISSANCE BRASS BAND
A special prelude of Ghanaian Traditional Brass Band Music performed by AGBEVEKORFE RENAISSANCE BRASS BAND of the ARS Church, Tadzewu to open the Final Concert of DIEMA 2015 at the National Theatre of Ghana on June 20, 2015. The Band performed arrangements of Two Traditional Folk songs: Akli and Dzedzevinye in addition to Ghana Nyigba (a popular patriotic song composed by the late Mr. Kodzo Tibu of Kpando).
C. Main stage Concert
AZÃ!! “See the Music” “Hear the Dance”
A Concert of New Music and Dance
from Africa and the African Diaspora.
November 17 – 19, 2016, 7:30PM
For three magical nights, experience powerful, moving and eclectic new African works created and performed by international award winning artists. A unique African theatrical experience that will transform the stage of the National Theatre of Ghana.
The National Theatre of Ghana and its two prestigious companies, The National Dance Company and National Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Ohio University and Azaguno, Inc. from the United States are happy to present the new international production, “AZÃ!! at the National Theatre of Ghana from November 17-19, 2016.
D. Transportation
· Local transportation to theatre for school children (10) schools: Primary, Middle and Secondary levels
· International transportation for Azaguno performers (15)
E. Performance Paraphernalia and Symposia supplies.
Our deadline for funds: November 11, 2016
Why this means so much to us?
Arts have become an integral part of every society and all levels education. These experiences introduce different ways of conceptualizing the arts and potentially open up new avenues of creativity, expression, and aesthetic appreciation for the youth, emerging artists and professionals. They are introduced to greater artistic expressions from all over the world and thereby expand their artistic knowledge in addition to helping them to understand that many areas of the world have arts as sophisticated as their own. As a result of these experiences, they will develop greater flexibility and artistic and cultural sensitivity, but unfortunately, arts education, especially music and dance is very minimal and in many cases not available to the youth, especially students in Ghanaian schools. The series of workshops, lectures, demonstrations and concerts are therefore aimed at creating a new appreciation for the arts in Ghana. Most importantly, we hope to rekindle arts education among the youth and in schools.
How thankful we will be:
We are grateful for all donations from $5 and up for this important project. All donors will be acknowledged in both symposia and concert programs.
Azaguno is a vibrant multi-ethnic international touring group, which focuses on research, preservation, education and performance of traditional African, African American, Caribbean and Latin American music and dance. The ensemble also creates contemporary intercultural works in new theatrical contexts that fuse the artistic and aesthetic cultural values and resources representative of African experiences.
The group, directed by Paschal Yao Younge as Executive /Music Director) and Zelma Badu-Younge, (Dance Director and Choreographer) have been invited to conduct educational programs both nationally and internationally. Azaguno has performed in regional, national and international festivals and conferences in Canada, Mainland China, Ghana, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Mexico, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, and the United States. Some of the festivals include Seoul International Drum Festival, Taiwan International Percussion Festival, Sacheon International Percussion Festival, Taiwan International Dance Festival, The International Association of Blacks in Dance, Dance Immersion, The Congress on Research in Dance (CORD), Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, Hsin Chu Folk Drum International Festival and the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. The group also represented the US at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony and Games in Seoul, Korea in 2002. www.Azaguno.com
RAISING FUNDS FOR?
Azaguno Rekindles Art Education in Ghana
June 18-20, 2015, Azaguno was honored & privileged to be invited by the National Theatre of Ghana to present our works, performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, National Dance Company in DIEMA a celebration of contemporary Ghanaian music and dance.
Diema 2015 in Ghana: GTV Breakfast Show Review Part One
In addition, we organized, hosted, and directed two symposia on the “Representation, Performance and Teaching of Ghanaian Traditional and Contemporary Musical Arts -- Drumming and Dance -- for local Amateur Groups, Teachers and Educators.
Upon a successful completion of this production and symposia, we discovered that Arts Education is not readily available for the youth, the emerging artists and professionals in Ghana. In addition, annual seasons for music and or dance at the National Theatre of Ghana were not being patronized. It is therefore the resolve of Paschal Yao Younge and Zelma Badu-Younge, Directors of Azaguno and Professors at Ohio University, to rekindle arts education in Ghana with the following collaborators:
Amy Appiah Frimpong,
Executive Director of the National Theatre of Ghana
Nii-Tete Yartey (Artistic Director)
The National Dance Company of Ghana, and
Ghana to hold concert to celebrate contemporary Ghanaian Music and Dance
Published on Jun 19, 2015
The National Dance Company, the National symphony orchestra and the University of Ohio will be presenting "DIEMA". The three day concert themed "Ghana meets the world" is aimed at celebrating contemporary Ghanaian music and dance.
Isaac Annoh (Music Director)
National Symphony Orchestra Ghana
The Funds will support the following:
A. Symposia and Workshops
November 14-16, 2016, 9:00AM – 2:00PM
3-Day symposia with workshops focused on the “The Arts and Artists in Contemporary Ghana.” The symposia and workshops will create opportunities for the intellectual exchange of ideas, concepts, and recommendations to aid artists, arts development and cultural education in contemporary Ghana and beyond. The Directors of AZÃ!! 2016 are also devoted to exploring the increasing links in the interdisciplinary global arts, sciences, media, and technology.
B. Free Children’s Concert - Excerpts of:
AZÃ!! “See the Music” “Hear the Dance”
November 18, 2016, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Dzennaee, Mano Efe Dusime &
Mawu me le Ame de Fume o
Traditional songs rearranged for female
and young voices
AGBEVEKORFE RENAISSANCE BRASS BAND
A special prelude of Ghanaian Traditional Brass Band Music performed by AGBEVEKORFE RENAISSANCE BRASS BAND of the ARS Church, Tadzewu to open the Final Concert of DIEMA 2015 at the National Theatre of Ghana on June 20, 2015. The Band performed arrangements of Two Traditional Folk songs: Akli and Dzedzevinye in addition to Ghana Nyigba (a popular patriotic song composed by the late Mr. Kodzo Tibu of Kpando).
C. Main stage Concert
AZÃ!! “See the Music” “Hear the Dance”
A Concert of New Music and Dance
from Africa and the African Diaspora.
November 17 – 19, 2016, 7:30PM
For three magical nights, experience powerful, moving and eclectic new African works created and performed by international award winning artists. A unique African theatrical experience that will transform the stage of the National Theatre of Ghana.
The National Theatre of Ghana and its two prestigious companies, The National Dance Company and National Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Ohio University and Azaguno, Inc. from the United States are happy to present the new international production, “AZÃ!! at the National Theatre of Ghana from November 17-19, 2016.
D. Transportation
· Local transportation to theatre for school children (10) schools: Primary, Middle and Secondary levels
· International transportation for Azaguno performers (15)
E. Performance Paraphernalia and Symposia supplies.
Our deadline for funds: November 11, 2016
Why this means so much to us?
Arts have become an integral part of every society and all levels education. These experiences introduce different ways of conceptualizing the arts and potentially open up new avenues of creativity, expression, and aesthetic appreciation for the youth, emerging artists and professionals. They are introduced to greater artistic expressions from all over the world and thereby expand their artistic knowledge in addition to helping them to understand that many areas of the world have arts as sophisticated as their own. As a result of these experiences, they will develop greater flexibility and artistic and cultural sensitivity, but unfortunately, arts education, especially music and dance is very minimal and in many cases not available to the youth, especially students in Ghanaian schools. The series of workshops, lectures, demonstrations and concerts are therefore aimed at creating a new appreciation for the arts in Ghana. Most importantly, we hope to rekindle arts education among the youth and in schools.
How thankful we will be:
We are grateful for all donations from $5 and up for this important project. All donors will be acknowledged in both symposia and concert programs.
Organizer
Zelma Badu-Younge
Organizer