Senwa De Dende
GHANA
HISTORY AND SONG NOTES
Senwa De Dende is folksong from Ghana. The text is about a mother calling her child home to eat. Sometimes, we like to sing an English verse to the same tune, using the words “how can I keep from singing.” While listening to or singing this song, the children can rock their bodies to feel the beat and meter of the song. They can also experience singing piano, legato, and creating smooth phrases with their voices.
This song can also be performed as a round, with older children who know the song confidently and with adult help. The round begins on the second measure of the song, as indicated by the numbers in the score.