Bernard Woma was a celebrated Dagara gyile player from Upper West Ghana, renowned for teaching and performing this traditional instrument globally. He held master's degrees in African Studies and Ethnomusicology from Indiana University. A notable xylophonist and lead drummer, he collaborated with prestigious orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and Berliner Symphoniker. Woma composed the gyil concerto 'Gyil Nyog Me Na' and founded the Dagara Music and Arts Center in Ghana. He released albums on Jumbie Records and Chris Wabich label, and formed the Bernard Woma Ensemble, highlighting the richness of Dagara musical traditions.
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Meaning of the name - Bernard
brave bear, strong as a bear
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Bernard Woma belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Upper West Ghana
Educated At: Indiana University
Occupation: musician
Employers: National Dance Company of Ghana | Saakumu Dance Troupe
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Ephemeris for December 18, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 18, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 18, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Sagittarius 20 | 27 Sagittarius 16 | 25 Aquarius 19 |
| Moon | 13 Pisces 28 | 9 Leo 31 | 22 Aries 55 |
| Mercury | 9 Sagittarius 56 | 7 Sagittarius 1 | 13 Pisces 13 |
| Venus | 6 Capricorn 1 | 13 Aquarius 4 | 18 Pisces 35 |
| Mars | 7 Libra 39 | 5 Leo 14 | 0 Scorpio 31 |
| Jupiter | 3 Leo 8 | 14 Gemini 47 | 26 Cancer 10 |
| Saturn | 23 Pisces 33 | 13 Pisces 35 | 28 Pisces 11 |
| Uranus | 24 Virgo 26 | 24 Taurus 2 | 23 Virgo 34 |
| Neptune | 23 Scorpio 8 | 27 Pisces 9 | 24 Scorpio 19 |
| Pluto | 20 Virgo 39 | 0 Aquarius 40 | 19 Virgo 57 |
| Rahu | 14 Taurus 1 | 2 Aries 11 | 10 Taurus 57 |
| Ketu | 14 Scorpio 1 | 2 Libra 11 | 10 Scorpio 57 |
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