The Africanism in Two Selected Works of C.W.K Mereku: A Formalistic Viewpoint

The arrival of the Europeans in brought about formal education Western world into then Gold Coast. In area Music, theory Musical practices were introduced and implemented. introduction musical deeply affected early Ghanaian composers such that compositions framework music education, which use indigenous cultural traditional practices. However, spirit nationalism, a crusade traditions was initiated twentieth century by Ephraim Amu it supported many who followed. Using Euba’s creative ethnomusicology as underpinning theoretical framework, writers seek to examine composer, C.W.K Mereku, investigating his academic biography. study again appreciates Africanism through formalist viewpoint two works: Ghanamamma (People Ghana) Atentenata (Atenteben Sonata), exploring elements, how he used them compositions. This uses purposive sampling method focuses on interview document analysis instruments for data collection. reflect Mereku’s conscious usage elements source materials express identity awareness thematic intercultural activities.