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Myself and the blacksmith/musician/composer/craftsman named Aifa. I met him last time in Agbomey and I bought one of his VCD’s. This time when we met, he got me to wear one of his group’s shirts, dance with them, play their instruments and film the whole thing for his upcoming VCD clip. He specializes in the very popular and unique style of music called tchingoume/gota which is also found in Togo (see the gallery there for pics). It uses calabashes as drums, bells and shakers as well…and a very quick dance style. The item around my shoulder was made by Aifa and most important musicians, chiefs or people of prestige/power own them. The name escapes me though.
Agbomey, Benin, 2010
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