Publications on Kete
Meter, Feel, and Phrasing in West African Bell Patterns: the Example of Asante Kete from Ghana (2017)
Asante Kete Drumming: A Musical Analysis of Meter, Feel, and Phrasing (2017)
Ben Paulding is an American percussionist currently based in Kumasi, Ghana. Specializing in drumset and traditional Ghanaian percussion, Ben has spent the past two years living in West Africa, extensively performing and studying Ashanti royal drum music. With over 200 performances in Africa, Ben currently plays with the Centre for National Culture, the Ashanti King’s Fontomfrom ensemble, and the renowned Nsuase Kete group.
