Kambon-waa


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. The musicians of Kambon-waa are called Kambonsi. 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.
  • Sochendi
  • Bendewili
  • 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.
It is played as a pre-performance to notify people of the start of kambon-waa.
  • Namyo