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Gota | Dzodze Dzigbordi Drumming Group

About this recording

Gota is a cult dance from the Republic of Benin. This dance is used mainly as a means of expressing gratitude to the cult after one has undergone an ordeal in order to show and justify the power of the cult. Performed by Dzodze Dzigbordi Drumming Group. Curated by Emmanuel Agbeli, hosted by Robert Levin, and produced by Paul Amegashie.