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Evelyn Morkor Martey is a singer, Bell and Maracash Player she was born and raised in Accra Ghana, West Africa and now resides in Manchester, NH. Her brother Theo Martey, who encouraged her to keep the tradition going in their family, taught Evelyn about West African music. In 2006, Evelyn started rehearsing with the Akwaaba Ensemble. Her training during the rehearsals prepared her for performances with the Akwaaba Ensemble, she started working with the Ensemble in 2007. Evelyn is part of the Akwaaba Ensemble when they recorded their first album, “Akwaaba Welcome Home”, in 2008.