TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE PRESERVATION IN GHANA: NAVIGATING AUTHENTICITY AND GLOBALIZATION.

Abstract

The present research investigates the intricate dynamics that exist in Ghana while technological advancements and the preservation of traditional music and dance coexist. This work explores the complexities associated with the transmission, adaptation, and preservation of the authenticity of culture, addressing the difficulties that arise when attempting to protect intangible cultural heritage while allowing for its ongoing evolution. With the employment of mixed methods and an extensive examination of relevant scholarly works and case studies, this research elucidates efficacious approaches to reconciling the imperative of adaptation with preservation, thereby safeguarding the vitality of these cultural manifestations for posterity. The significance of regulatory frameworks, community participation, and technological adaptation in promoting this equilibrium is underscored. In the fields of theory and ethnomusicology, cultural studies, and heritage preservation, the findings provide policymakers, educators, and cultural practitioners with valuable insights that contribute to the discourse on cultural adaptation and preservation.