African Music and Dance Ensemble
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The Pitt African Ensemble was founded in 1983 by Ghanaian ethnomusicologist Willie O. Anku as an African drumming ensemble. Presently directed by Charles Lwanga, the ensemble now known as the Pitt African Music and Dance Ensemble (PAMDE) specializes in music and dances from Africa. It introduces students to various techniques of drumming, dancing, and other artistic expressions of Africa. Through drumming, voice, dance, and other musical and visual art forms, this ensemble brings to the stage a unique African theatrical experience. Besides being a class, PAMDE is a recognized student organization (known as the Pitt African Drumming Club), in which members of various departments come together to share and celebrate the performing arts and cultures of Africa.
Charles Lwanga
412-624-9193
For concert information and tickets, call 412-624-4125, or visit our Events Calendar. Find out more about course goals and repertoire.
