Student Performances

The videos below feature my students from Brandeis University, Zumix, and Inspire Arts & Music.

Brandeis University | Gahu: Remote collaboration w/ the Dagbe Cultural Center in Kopeyia, Ghana

Brandeis University | Adzrowo: remote collaboration w/ the dagbe cultural center in Kopeyia, Ghana

Zumix | Togo Atsia feat. Koblavi Dogah & Voces

Zumix | Kinka feat. Koblavi Dogah & Voces

Zumix | Kinka — Lockdown Version

Inspire Arts & Music | Hyde Park Youth Percussion Ensemble at Concert in the Park, 2019

Inspire Arts & Music | Hyde Park Youth Percussion Ensemble at Concert in the Park, 2018

Inspire Arts & Music | Hyde Park Youth Percussion Ensemble at Concert in the Park, 2017

Ben Paulding

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.

Upcoming Performances

Performances