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Reynoso Blog 6
“Baamaya”, is (or was) an important dance ritual for the Dagbamba villages. This ritual was used for moments in time when there was a drought occurring. This dance essentially was a rain dance, when hoping for rain. Despite this, now in time, the dance has changed meanings, and is now performed at funerals. I’d say […]
Blog 6 Hannon
The piece “Baamaya” was first written in the early 19th century. It was created during a drought that took place in Dagbon, Ghana. The men would dress in women’s clothing and perform a type of rain dance, hoping it would please the Gods. Part of the ritual would also include sacrificing animals as another method […]
Blog 6 – Apolo
As we are aware of how things are seen differently over time, in the Ghanan culture and use of “Baamaaya” has changed drastically in purpose over time.The significance of the dance and music overall in the singular culture over time varies, changing from something casual to an event exclusive to funerals. When first created, “Baamaaya”, […]
Amiel Blog 6
Baamaaya was a special ritualistic dance that was used by the people who lived in Ghana to beg to their Gods for rain. For the most part, the Baamaaya is the same, but their outfits are different. The men used to dress up as women and repented for the bad that they had done to […]
Blog 6 Barrera
The “Baamaaya” is a traditional dance that originated from Ghana. This dance was created after a man committed a crime against a woman. They believed that because the man had committed a crime against a woman, their entire village was experiencing severe drought. They thought that the drought was the Gods’ doing. In order to […]
Blog 6 Azad
“Baamaaya”, is a dance/music piece that was developed in Dagbamba villages in Ghana. It was traditionally used as a way to beg the gods for rain during the drought. The men dressed up in feminine outfits and performed the ritual dance to make amends for committing crimes against women. They believed that by performing this […]
Rutkowska Blog 6
Throughout music, songs can be illustrated within different perspectives, as the social context was able to be shifted throughout time. Pieces of music were able to be represented within different meanings. This meant that a songs overall meaning is able to portray a different perspective throughout time, as its occasion, location, and style could have […]
Blog 6 Loh
“Libertango”, performed and composed by Astor Piazzola was a composition about the advancements in classical tango which means new elements serving a role in the traditional tango music and a new style of dancing for tango. In the past, the tango dance was meant for couples and led by the man. Also, the way the […]
Blog 6 HOSSAIN
The “Baamaaya” is a traditional dance of the Dagbamba, they are the northern region of Ghana. Baamaaya simply translates to “Fields are wet”.Their dance was first performed to mark the end of the drought in the 19th century. Baamaaya serves the purpose to please their God by asking for rain in the drought land. The […]
Khayumov Blog 6
Both “Libertango” and “Rite of Spring” are songs that are incorporated with a type of dance. In other words, music was created solely for the purpose/focus for dancing. However, overtime both ballet(Rite of Spring) and the tango (Libertango) are quite dignified in today’s culture and continues to be watched in modern day – either on […]
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