Atɛntɛbɛn: A Legacy of Ephraim AMU

 Ephraim Amu, among Music scholars, has contributed very richly to the development of atɛntɛbɛn as an instrument in music scholarship and performance. Amu was an astute music professional whose experience in atɛntɛbɛn production as well as music theory has imputed immensely to the growth of the instrument and its music in Ghana. The study was approached through narrative research and was hinged on Kramer’s theory of cultural fusion. Indeed, Amu’s initiative to upgrade the standard of atɛntɛbɛn and conventionalize it has left remarkable footprints for academia while providing job opportunities for the learners and producers of the instrument. It is suggested that learning to play atɛntɛbɛn is encouraged at the primary school level while advocating for industrialized mass production of the instrument.

Keywords: Ephraim Amu, Atɛntɛbɛn, legacy, cultural fusion, aerophone