Nokoko@

the Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit, Michigan

Sunday, June 27, 2010

When you are in, you get a D.I.A. pin

Ghana means Warrior Kingthe name is a reflection of the influence from the Asian empire

The variety of drums includes the talking drums and the “obuloo” drum

Nana Danso lead introduction with the traditional “Akan” flute in hand

NOKOKO dancers move!

Dr. Velonda meets Nana Danso Abiam

In addition to traveling with the music and dance ensemble , NOKOKO; Nana DansoAbiam is the

Director / Conductor

Pan African Orchestra of Ghana.

Pan African Orchestra

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqKjZ7_BuQc

• http://www.realworldusa.com/albumpages/panafrican/default.html

• http://music.aol.com/artist/pan-african-orchestra/biography/1138068

Nana Danso and his Son enjoy post-DIA hospitality with Dr. Velonda and

birthday friends

If you haven’t visited lately….

www.dia.org

Through African Eyes: The European in African Art, 1500 to Present

Sunday, April 18, 2010 –Sunday, August 08, 2010