Kambon-waa

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Kambon-waa is a warrior dance of the Dagbamba of West Africa that emerged following interactions between Dagbaŋ and Asanteman in the mid-18th century.^[1] The musicians of Kambon-waa are called Kambonsi (sing: kamboŋa). The terminology Kambonsi and kamboŋa are also used to refer to the Akan people albeit in a different contextual meaning.

Rhythms of Kambon-waa[]

Five main pieces characterize the core music of the kambon-waa.

• Chakowili: is a small lua basic rhythm that is played in Kambon-waa, particularly during funerals when the musicians are entering or exiting the gambei.^[2][3]

It is played as a pre-performance to notify people of the start of .^{[citation needed]}

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