PORTSMOUTH — Every inch of shade was valuable real estate during the annual Juneteenth ceremony Wednesday. The ceremony was held in 90-plus-degree weather at the African Burying Ground, where there’s ...

PORTSMOUTH — A large crowd packed Chestnut Street on a Monday morning that brightened up for a Juneteenth ceremony at the African Burying Ground. “It’s important for my kids to be a part of a ...

HAMPTON – A West African drum ensemble had students dancing Friday as WHS’s Culture Matters program once again showcased music and dance from another part of the world. The Akwaaba Ensemble, made up ...

The multi-talented musician Theo Martey has traveled the world with West African drumming groups. After settling in Manchester in 2001 he formed the Akwaaba Ensemble and they've been touring New ...

PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH. IT WAS A SIGHT TO SEE THE AKWABA ENSEMBLE BRINGS HIGH ENERGY TO THEIR PERFORMANCES, AND THESE STUDENTS FROM THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL WERE ALL IN. ONCE YOU HEAR THE SOUND OR ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. BETHEL – The Akwaaba Ensemble, a group performing traditional African drums ...

Akwaaba means “Welcome” in the Ghanian language. I’m sure I can serve as spokesman for the patrons who attended the performance of the original work, Akwaaba, written by Rory D. Sheriff, when I ...