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Youtube videos of events at the Mariposa
The Iskewelahang Pilipino Rondalla Ensemble
The Maine Kanteles
Slide show of our festive evening of Scottish frivolity hosted by Sir Jeremy Bell The show is automatic; please wait for photos to load. Waulking with Norman Kennedy
Bringing in the Light—Music, Dance & Folklore from Scandinavia, Andrea Larson & Henriette Isene
Video by Aaron Derman. Scots Highlands Pipes and Drums at the Mariposa Museum
Video by Aaron Derman. Abou Sylla, A Guinean Musician's Fabulous Balafon Perfomance at the Mariposa Museum
Video by Aaron Derman. Akwaaba Ensemble at Mariposa Museum
Energized drumming and dancing blended with Highlife music makes them unique! The Akwaaba Traditional African Drum and Dance Ensemble was formed in 2002 by Theo Nii Martey during a tour with Brekete Ensemble in London. It brings together a group of friends who have been playing music together for many years in Ghana and the UK. The group includes past members of the National Dance Ensemble, Brekete Ensemble and the Shidaa cultural troupe. The Akwaaba Ensemble's energetic and engaging performances are a reflection of their name, which means ‘welcome’ in the Twi language of the Ashanti tribe of Ghana. At each performance the Ensemble brings Highlife music, West African drumming and dance to vivid life. Audiences agree that their performances are “overwhelmingly positive. Once you hear their music, you can’t resist to move”. Each Ensemble member teaches and leads workshops. Together they have connected with students at dozens of schools around the globe. Parents and teachers praise their work: “These guys are energetic, enthusiastic. They’re really knowledgeable about what they are doing, and they seem to really enjoy working with kids.” For the past six years, the Ensemble has toured internationally and performed on many stages in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. They perform at theaters, fairs, festivals, weddings, school settings, Drumming and Dancing workshops in the community, and often collaborate with other musicians. The goal of the group is to produce extraordinary music and great performances that enlighten the audience about African Culture and Music. They recently dubbed their new album “Akwaaba Welcome Home”. For more information about the Akwaaba Ensemble please visit us on our website at www.akwaabaensemble.com Drepung Goman Monks at Mariposa Museum Monks visiting Mariposa Museum in Peterborough, NH Fall 2009
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