8 Albums from 2020 you may have missed
Needless to say, 2020 was challenging for everyone. The global music scene was rife with cancelled tours, virtual shows, delayed releases and all-round losses. African artistes were forced to innovate, or face falling into oblivion. In spite of the challenges, artists delivered overarching projects,
December in Ghana
Christmas holidays are the most exciting times to be in Ghana. There are lots of exciting activities throughout the entire month and well into the new year, with music at the center of most Ghanaian festivities. For most musicians, a hit song in any other month is never a walk in the park, but a [&h
Music and Ghanaian Politics
Musicians have always sang about African politics and the poor governance all over the continent. The iconic Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and the amazing Beninese vocalist Angélique Kidjo are known for their advocacy, boldly calling out incompetent African Governments and relentlessly addressing poverty and
The top 7 African wedding songs of all time
The hymnal “Here comes the Bride” is a classic wedding song known the world over. However, in West Africa where weddings are much of an occasion as any festival or part, the music selection can make or break the event. It does not matter if the wedding is extravagant, regal or unorthod
Sampling: Ctrl C – Ctrl V?
The odds are, your favourite musician’s best songs sample earlier records. Sampling allows producers put together artists from different times in one band. A producer can have Kiki Gyan play the keyboard and put Burna Boy on the mic, while Hugh blows your mind away with his trumpet. Some musi