The pioneer in revitalization and Africanization of the Catholic liturgy and mass in Ghana : Augustine Kwasiga Younge : the great musician, composer, educator, scouter, and counselor : a family diary / by Paschal Yao Younge ; foreword, Rev. Fr. Dr. Paul Dogba, S.V.D. M.A., S.T.L., S.T.D.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Younge, Paschal Yao, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Younge, Augustine Kwasiga, 1902-2002.

Younge, Augustine Kwasiga.

Young family.

Church musicians--Ghana--Catholic Church.

Church musicians.

Liturgical movement--Ghana--Catholic Church.

Liturgical movement.

Church music--Ghana.

Church music.

Musicians--Ghana--Biography.

Musicians.

Composers--Ghana--Biography.

Composers.

Church musicians--Catholic Church.

Liturgical movement--Catholic Church.

Ghana.

Genre:

Biographies

Family histories

Biographies.

Family histories.

Physical Description:

xxx, 325 pages : illustrations, music, facsimiles ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Augustine Kwasiga Younge : the great musician, composer, educator, scouter, and counselor : a family diary

Place of Publication:

Accra North, Accra, Ghana : DAkpabli & Associates, [2022]

Summary:

When the Catholic Church realized the itching urge to inject more African culture in her Christian worship to revitalize the Liturgy and Mass in the 1960s, Mr. A.K. Younge, alias "Master Younge," in a solo effort revolutionized the Roman Catholic Church musical scene by initially replacing the "old Latin hymns" with traditional tunes accompanied by African musical instruments. As his determination persisted, he found himself in the greatest imbroglio as some church elders and musicians cast insinuations for what they believed to be anti-Christ (Catholic). With much encouragement from his dear wife Catherine Afiwor Younge and full support by the Papal See in Rome, Master Younge delved deeper. He came out with many compositions and innovations that provided the foundation that seemed to meet the aspirations and expectations of the awakened African Catholicism in Ghana and the Keta Diocese. If traditional African drums, bells, and rattles are heard in Catholic churches today in Ghana, we must, with all certainty and reverence, remember the efforts of Master Younge. He made it happen. His era's selected contemporaries aslo covered include Adalbert Kodjo Mensah Tibu, Philip Gbeho, Emmanuel Gakpo Gadzekpo, Tᴐgbe Afiatsoa II: Mr. George Kwame Akordor, and Cornelius Kofi Doe-Williams (alias C.K.).

Contents:

Life stories of Mr. Augustine Kwasiga Younge. Parentage and birth ; Education ; Teaching career, 1924-1968 ; Marriage and children ; Catherine Afiwor Younge: the wife and backbone ; The formation of the Dzodze Atiblaɖekame ; The revival of the Dzodze Christian Mother's Association ; Establishment of the Dzodze St. Anthony's hospital ; Dzodze Sacred Heart confraternity ; Master Younge and the Ghana Boy Scouts Association ' Augustine Catherine Younge Memorial Music and Cultural Festival (ACYMAFest)

The musical career of Mr. Augustine Kwasiga Younge. Music training ; Musical experience and practice ; History of the Saints Peter and Paul's church choir ; Formation and work with other church choirs ; 1924-29 Denu Roman Catholic Church ; 1929-36 Dzodze Roman Catholic Church ; 1936-41 Ho Roman Catholic Church ; 1941-42 Dzodze Roman Catholic Church ; 1942-48 Denu Roman Catholic Church ; 1948-49 Keta Roman Catholic Church ;1949-75 Dzodze Roman Catholic Church

Brief history of the Keta, Keta, Keta-Ho (Keta-Akatsi) Catholic Diocses and the Africanization of the liturgy and mass. Keta Diocese ; Keta-Ho Diocese ; Keta Akatsi Diocese ; Revitalization & Africanization of the Catholic liturgy and mass ; Formation of the Keta Diocesan Hymn Association

Compositions and other creative works of Augustine Kwasiga Younge. Preamble ; Compositions based on the liturgy and mass ; Anthems and songs for special occasions, songs for the clergy ; Local, regional, and national anthems ; Scouting songs ; Wedding song ; Sacred Heart, Blessed Virgin Mary, and Christ the King hymns ; Latin, English, and German humns translated and reworked in Eʋe for worship ; Action and game songs ; Funeral hymns

Contemporaries of Augustine Kwasiga Younge. Family and professional intersections ; The untold family story: Augustine Kwasiga Younge and Philip Gbeho ; Emmanuel Gakpo Gadzekpo ; Adalbert Kodjo Mensah Tibu ; Tᴐgbe Afiatsoa II: Mr. George Kwame Akordor ; Cornelius Kofi Doe-Williams (alias C.K.) ; Philip Gbeho (alias Kami Goku Gabada)

Remembrance and testimonials. Family photos ; Professional photos ; Certificates ; Teacher's certificate for hand and eye train, 1927 ; Preliminary third class certificate, 1929 ; Teacher's certificate, third class, 1931 ; Standard VII certificate, Catherine Kassah ; Teacher's certificate, second class, 1936 ; Teachers certificate external, 1944 ; Gold Coast Teachers' Union certificate, 1946 ; Teacher's certificate A, 1957 ; Certificate of service award, 1966 ; Lyrics of funeral hymns.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-320) and index.

ISBN:

9789988902476

9988902476

OCLC:

1343161422