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The Akwaaba Traditional African Drum and Dance Ensemble



The Akwaaba Ensemble's energetic and engaging performances are a reflection of their name, which means 'welcome' in the Akan language of Ghana. Experience this authentic, traditional music and dance for yourself!

Contact Us:

Theo Martey, Director
24 South Street, 3rd Floor
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 264-5582
Akwaabadanceco@yahoo.com

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Booking Contact for Arts Midwest,
PAE Conference Presenters

Walters Music Agency
PO Box 151
Corte Madera, CA 94976
(415) 945-0515
www.waltersmusicagency.com

Akwaaba Past Experience
2009  
February Nashua south School Choir, Nashua, NH
February New England College, Henniker, NH
February Gilmanton Middle School, Gilmanton, NH
March Taco Inc, Award Dinner performance, Cranston, RI
March South Londonderry Elementary School, Londonderry, NH
March Hampstead Elementary School, Hampstead, NH
April Mariposa Museum Akwaaba Performance, Peterborough, NH
April Mariposa Museum Drumming Workshop, Peterborough, NH
April Mariposa Museum Community performance, Peterborough, NH
May Bishop O'Neil Youth Center, Manchester, NH
May Merrimack High School International Festival, Merrimack, NH
May New Outlook Teen Center Exeter, NH
June A3D Fundraising Party, Salem, MA  
June Wedding Reception Performance, Auburn, NH
July Akwaaba Community Drumming Festival, Manchester, NH 
July Salem Cultural Festival, Salem, MA 
   
2008  
January Chichester Central School, Chichester, NH 
February 21st Century After School Program, Manchester, NH
February Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI 
March Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH
March Kenneth High School, North Conway, NH
April Epping Elementary School, Performance, Epping, NH
April Epping Elementary School, Residency, Epping, NH
April 21st Century After School Program, Manchester, NH
April Pinkerton Academy, Derry, NH
May University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 
May New Hampshire Music Educators Association, Derry, NH
May Arts Alliance Performance, Campton, NH
June New Hampshire National Guard, Concord, NH 
July Akwaaba Community Drumming Festival, Manchester, NH
August Pittsfield Cultural Association, Inc, Pittsfield, MA
August Dunbarton Congregational Church, Dunbarton, NH
August African Caribbean Festival, Manchester, NH
August Boston University Sergeant Center, Peterborough, NH
September Laconia Multicultural Market Day, Laconia, NH
September New Market Heritage Festival, New Market, NH
October Green briar Terrace Healthcare, Nashua, NH 
October Harold Martine School, Hopkinton, NH
November Saint Anselm College, Goffstown, NH
November Plymouth Congregational church, Plymouth NH
November New Hampshire institute of art, Manchester, NH
November Hopkinton Elementary School, Hopkinton, NH
November The Pine Hill Waldorf School, Wilton, NH
December Gould Academy, Bethel ME
   
2007  
January Errol Consolidated School, Errol, NH
January Middlesex Community College, Lowell, MA
January New Outlook Teen Center, Exeter, NH
January Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH 
February Bow Elementary Residency, Bow, NH 
February 21st Century Program, Manchester, NH 
March John Stark Regional High School, Weare, NH
March Kenneth High School, North Conway, NH
March Manchester Boys and Girls Club, Manchester, NH 
April Hillsboro Dearing School, Hillsboro, NH
April VSA Spaulding Youth Academy, Tilton, NH
April  Zulu Mass Performance, Plymouth University, Plymouth, NH
May Brattleboro Union High School, Brattleboro, VT
May Cambridge Montessori School, Cambridge, MA 
May Charlotte Ave. School, Nashua, NH
May Stratford High School, Stratford, NH 
June Bakersville Elementary School, Manchester, NH 
June First Works Music Festival, Providence, RI 
June VSA Spaulding Youth Academy, Tilton, NH
July Coalition for a Better Acre Residency, Lowell, MA 
September Bread and Roses Festival, Lawrence, MA
September Coalition for a Better Acre Annual Meeting, Lowell, MA 
September New Market Heritage Festival, New Market, NH
September Chichester Central School Residency, Chichester, NH 
October Chester College of New England, Chester, NH
October Neighborworks Organization, Boston, NH 
October Philips Exeter Academy with Uno Mundo, Exeter, NH
October Plymouth Congregational Church, Plymouth, NH
November Parker Academy, Concord, NH
November Young Audiences of Mass, Inc, Boston, MA 
   
2006  
January  Boys and Girls Club, Manchester, NH 
March  Laconia Elementary School, Laconia, NH 
April                    Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH
May                     Kennett High School, North Conway, NH
May                    Eliot Elementary School, Eliot, ME  
June                   Bakersville Elementary School, Manchester, NH 
June                  Mc Laughlin Middle School, Manchester, NH
July                    African Assistance Center, Lowell, MA
September      Stratford High School, Stratford, NH
September      Charlotte Ave. Elementary School, Nashua, NH 
November        Lowell High School, Lowell, MA 
November        Dunbarton Library, Dunbarton, NH 
November        Central High School, Manchester, NH