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Visiting Musician: Dr. Sylvanus (Kwashie) Kuwor, Feb. 27 - March 3, 2023
Feb. 13, 2023
Print | PDFDr. Sylvanus (Kwashie) Kuwor is a master drummer, and a music, dance, and theatre practitioner/scholar from University of Ghana, Legon. He is currently on a global research fellowship, with stops in Canada and the United States, exploring diasporic dimensions of African drum music.
He has had a decade of experience in Britain as a cultural educator where he used African drum music and dance in inclusion programmes aimed at integrating African refugees into mainstream society.
Dr. Kuwor comes to Laurier thanks to a connection made in 2019 when the Faculty of Music held a field course in Ghana.
Ghanaian Drumming Workshop
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
A hands-on workshop. Learn drumming techniques and the history of drums in Ghanaian music!
No experience necessary and everyone is welcome.
- Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Location: A318 (John Aird Centre, Laurier Faculty of Music building)
- Space and drums are limited. Pre-register to confirm your spot (participation is free)
- Open to all Laurier students
This event is supported in part by Laurier International.
Public Lecture: Global Representations of Ghanaian Music and Dance
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Join Dr. Kuwor's presentation on music and dance research in the midst of technological advancement and the issue of representation.
- Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
- Location: A220 (John Aird Centre, Laurier Faculty of Music building) or join virtually via Zoom.
- All are welcome!
This presentation is supported in part by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
Ghana Cultural Celebration
Friday, March 3, 2023
Join us for a celebration of Ghanaian culture through informal performances of drumming, song, and dance, followed by food! Hosted by Faculty of Music and Laurier International. All Laurier students, faculty and staff are warmly welcome.
- Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Martin Luther University College, Keffer Memorial Chapel
- Register to confirm your spot (participation in free)
- Open to all Laurier students
Special guests:
- Dr. Sylvanus (Kwashie) Kuwor, University of Ghana, Legon
- Kwasi Dunyo, University of Toronto/York University/Dagbamete, Ghana
This event is supported in part by Laurier International.