ABSTRACT This thesis examines structure, style and themes in Manya Krobo work songs. The structure, style and theme of work songs used among the people of Manya Krobo have not been investigated as done for other languages. The research discussed the aesthetic values of these work songs among the people of Manya Krobo. Primary data were used for the analysis. The data collection was done through recording and personal consultation through observation. The study has revealed various and varied embedded themes in the work songs that make reference to the history, religion, culture as well as the harmonies and tensions within the Manya Krobo society from which these songs were drawn. The research draws the attention of Manya Krobo people to the in-depth knowledge of work songs for them to appreciate and understand the aesthetic values embedded in their work songs. Finally, this work will add up to the few existing literature and serve as a source material to both students and teachers of not only the Manya Krobo people but also to the whole Dangme land.
AMBASAKI, E (2021). THE STRUCTURE, STYLE AND THEMES IN MANYA KROBO WORK SONGS. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/the-structure-style-and-themes-in-manya-krobo-work-songs
AMBASAKI, EMMANUEL "THE STRUCTURE, STYLE AND THEMES IN MANYA KROBO WORK SONGS" Afribary. Afribary, 11 Mar. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/the-structure-style-and-themes-in-manya-krobo-work-songs. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
AMBASAKI, EMMANUEL . "THE STRUCTURE, STYLE AND THEMES IN MANYA KROBO WORK SONGS". Afribary, Afribary, 11 Mar. 2021. Web. 25 Dec. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/the-structure-style-and-themes-in-manya-krobo-work-songs >.
AMBASAKI, EMMANUEL . "THE STRUCTURE, STYLE AND THEMES IN MANYA KROBO WORK SONGS" Afribary (2021). Accessed December 25, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/the-structure-style-and-themes-in-manya-krobo-work-songs