Ewe culture is rich with many forms of expression, and rhythm is the common element that transcends their language and music. There is no word for "rhythm" in the Ewe language because this concept is not just about music, but life in general. All activities in Ewe society are rhythmic, like sweeping the compound in the morning, pounding fufu for lunch, sharpening a machete to farm with, or chopping firewood to cook with.The "rhythms of society" are not exclusive to the rhythms of music.

The arts of story telling, conversation, and everyday speech are admired not only for ones ability to use cultural references like proverbs, but also for their ability to use tone and rhythm effectively. It is the hot pepper of expression. As you listen to the cultural movies above, the liveliness of the Ewes will jump out through the animated rhythms that constitute their daily lives. (Note: All movies are in Quicktime format which can be downloaded for free. This website has been optimized for 128 KB/Sec speed. If your computer does not have this capacity the cultural movies can be purchased in the Culture Shop.)