In the courts and ceremonial grounds of the Dagomba people, two dances often rise above the others for their history and symbolism: Bamaya and Takai.
On a warm evening in southeastern Ghana, the first drumbeat cuts through the air like a signal. A circle forms almost instantly. Women adjust their cloth...
On a warm evening along the coast of Accra, the beat of hand-played drums begins to ripple through the air. Young dancers gather in a loose...