Wala

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Event Wala
Venue Republic Bar, North Hobart, TAS
First Date 29 April 2004
Last Date 29 April 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description West African percussion and dance group from Ghana put on a high energy performance featuring drumming, traditional and original dance , percussion and soaring vocal harmonies.Odai master drummer said Wala meant 'life' in the language of their home town Accra. He said also that in Ghana music and dance were an integral part of life.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Contemporary
Dance
Traditional
Song
Subjects Multicultural
Organisations
  • Wala, Production Company, Cultural Group
  • Wala, Presenting Company, Cultural Group
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Robert nii Aflah Hammon Dancer
Laurentia Kaua Kuorkpe Dancer
Isaac Afutu Musician
Odai Nmai Musician
Odai Nmai Singer
Text Nationality Ghana
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper The Mercury Tasmania 29/04/2004
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 62411