The Adenkrebi hene (chief) had an old electric keyboard plugged into a car battery. Chiefs are very important in village culture and I think he wanted Solomon (the Ghanaian Country Director) and I to know that. We sat in the dirt while he played us a few songs, clad in full traditional chief clothing. He didn't read music or have any concept of chords. He dramatically pounded keys in random rhythms and combinations. Solo and I had a hard time maintaining our composure, but we managed to pull it together to solemnly clap at the end of each song.
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