BIOGRAPHY
Kengmo comes from Baleveng, a village of over 45 000 (Forty five thousand) people in Cameroon. Kengmo's father was a member of the Royal "Council of Nine," which made him a guardian of his people's traditions before his untimely death. Kengmo received a traditional upbringing, complete with appropriate initiations and rituals, in preparation for succeeding his father on the Council of Nine. His youth was enriched by hearing the elder's wisdom shared around fires at night as well as during daily activities. Some of his most important "schooling" came through songs, proverbs, riddles, music played on handmade instruments and dancing. In 1970, Kengmo left his native community to work professionally in theater. From '77 to '82, he was a member of the National Cultural Ensemble of Cameroon, which toured Africa, Asia and Europe. In 1983, Kengmo founded his own dance company, Le Baobab, which had many tours in France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. Since 1991, Kengmo has been professionally based in the United States, though he returns frequently to Cameroon to recharge his spiritual and familial roots and to fulfill his leadership responsibilities as part of the Council of Nine. Kengmo has taught " The Wisdom and Philosophy of Central Africa through authentic music, stories and dance" in courses in Africa, Europe and the United States. His USA teaching experiences include: St. Mary's College of Maryland-1996 - 2000, American University (Washington DC): 1999 - 2000, Howard University (Washington DC): 1992 - 1994. Inspired by daily life and traditions of Central Africa, Kengmo's work reminds us of our connections to each other and to the earth. It feels joyous, rejuvenating and liberating. Cameroon is called "Africa in miniature" by many because of its great cultural, ethnic, and geographic diversity. It is located on the west coast of Central Africa. More than 240 languages are spoken. The people born into each language group share a rich history, with age-old customs, beliefs and cultural activities that distinguish them from other peoples. Kengmo has visited many of Cameroon's distinct communities, working with the elders (the guardians of the past) in each to learn and to help preserve Cameroon's music, dances and stories. This is especially important today because Cameroon is quickly changing under the influence of the Western media, politics and economic dominance. Kengmo is convinced that the West would benefit from respecting Africa's traditions and from learning more about them, so he works full-time to preserve and share Africa's rich heritage and to serve as a welcoming door for any one or any community interested. Over the last nine years in United States, Kengmo has taught classes, toured and performed over 2500 programs for children, young people and adults from all walks of life. His work has been welcomed by audiences in various Theatres, Universities, Festivals, Museums, Parks, Community & Recreation Centers, Corporations, Healing Centers, Summer Camps, Libraries, Kindergartens, Elementary, Middle and High schools, Prisons, Juvenile homes, rehabilitation centers and Senior homes.
Product Description
MTK
MTK is a project of BAOBAB INTERNATIONAL. MTK stands for the production, promotion, preservation and teaching of Central African cultural wealth, wisdom and philosophies. As part of the world heritage MTK releases Authentic Music, Songs, Stories, Dance, Books, Videos and Documentaries. MTK means Mo'oh Tehndong Kouolezing, a Cameroonian man who was a great leader, great healer and educator from 1915 to 1960. He saved many lives and gave his own life to save his family from the French invasion of West Cameroon in 1959. MTK was very wise and a great embassador of his people.
"MESSAGE TO MY PEOPLE" (NKEUH AH MBOUH LAAH), is the a collection under which all MTK releases appear.
It is so easy these days to get distracted by all kind of flashy artifices and subject ourselves to so many unhealthy things, just to fit in. Central African people are no different. Through our productions we build and strengthen healthy and respectful relationships between Central African Elders, Healers, the youth and the Western world, inviting them to make sure they preserve and pay closer attention to their roots and their environment. The music of each release is played on authentic musical instruments made of selected pieces of nature by the healers and wise people in Central Africa. . One of MTK's goals is to facilitate communication and healing for all people by releasing powerful tools and great resources for Educators, researchers, healers, Therapists, parents, Music professors, Teachers and Students.
NDA'A NDEM,KENGMO
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Kengmo Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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World Dance
| Dance & DJ
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ASIN: B00005LN0V Release Date: 2001-06-26 |
Tracks:
- Ah Tso'oh Ntongn-2 (Greediness)
- meh-Nzongn-2 (AgeGroup)
- Nda'a Ndem (Ndem The Creator Is The Only One)
- Ahshuoung'Neh-2 (Converstaion)
- Nkeuh (The Message)
- Peh Tong Ndongn-2 (Play Your Ndongn)
- Ndongn Mo-Oh-2 (The Father's Flute)
- Nghi'eh Jou'oh Mgou'oh Jou'oh (May The Wise Understand And May The Naive Only Hear)
- Ntsi'i (Clean And Fresh Water)
- Ah Nouah'Mfoussii-2 (The Ancestor's Voices)
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NDA'A NDEM
Kengmo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| International
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B00005LB1U Release Date: 2001-06-01 |
Tracks:
- Ah Tso'oh Ntongn-2 (Greediness)
- Meh-Nzonhn-2 (Age Group)
- Nda'a Ndem (Ndem the Creator Is the Only One)
- Ahshuoung'neh-2 (Conversation)
- Nkeuh (The Message)
- Peh Tong Ndongn-2 (Play Your Ndongn)
- Ndongn Mo-Oh-2 (The Father's Flute)
- Nghi'eh Jou'oh Mbou'oh Jou'oh (May the Wise Understand and May the ...)
- Ntsi'i (Clean and Fresh Water)
- Ah Nouah'mfoussii-2 (The Ancestor's Voice)
Album Description
MTKMTK is a project of BAOBAB INTERNATIONAL. MTK stands for the production, promotion, preservation and teaching of Central African cultural wealth, wisdom and philosophies. As part of the world heritage MTK releases Authentic Music, Songs, Stories, Dance, Books, Videos and Documentaries. MTK means Mo'oh Tehndong Kouolezing, a Cameroonian man who was a great leader, great healer and educator from 1915 to 1960. He saved many lives and gave his own life to save his family from the French invasion of West Cameroon in 1959. MTK was very wise and a great embassador of his people.
"MESSAGE TO MY PEOPLE" (NKEUH AH MBOUH LAAH), is the a collection under which all MTK releases appear.
It is so easy these days to get distracted by all kind of flashy artifices and subject ourselves to so many unhealthy things, just to fit in. Central African people are no different. Through our productions we build and strengthen healthy and respectful relationships between Central African Elders, Healers, the youth and the Western world, inviting them to make sure they preserve and pay closer attention to their roots and their environment. The music of each release is played on authentic musical instruments made of selected pieces of nature by the healers and wise people in Central Africa. . One of MTK's goals is to facilitate communication and healing for all people by releasing powerful tools and great resources for Educators, researchers, healers, Therapists, parents, Music professors, Teachers and Students.
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