Nakohi-waa

Nakohiwa is the butcher’s dance. Butchers were incorporated into Dagomba society by Naa Dimani and have their own patrilineage similar to that of the drummers.

Supporting Materials
History Story (PDF)
Music Analysis (PDF)
(View the files in the Digital Library)
Part-by-Part Sessions by Alhaji Abubakari
Time signature: 6/8
File Type leadlunga answerlunga gunggong answergunggong
Vocable – Audio
Vocable – Staff Notation
Drumming – Audio
Drumming – Staff Notation
Drum Language – Audio
Drum Language – Text
Ensemble Rhythm
Ensemble Recording Sessions
Multi-track Sessions by Alhaji Abubakari Mixed Together Online Mixer
DDD Sessions by Prof. Locke and Students Mixed Together