The Ohio University Wind Symphony will present a special concert on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni...
6 months ago

A new CD features a unique musical combination from Ghana: drums, singing, bells and squeeze-bulb horns. The band members are taxi and truck...
216 months ago

The Obruni Dance Band, dedicated to the sounds of Ghanian highlife music, has released an intriguing new EP.
34 months ago

From the early days of traditional highlife to the contemporary sounds of Afrobeat and hiplife, the nation's music has continually adapted and evolved.
6 months ago

First things first. The gyil is a traditional West African xylophone with dried gourd resonators hung below most or all of its hardwood keys...
47 months ago

In his new book, Missing Music, record producer Ian Brennan relates the journeys he's taken around the world.
5 months ago

Obo Addy, a master drummer from Ghana passed away at 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 13th of 2012 surrounded by family and friends.
150 months ago

We're bringing you a quick guide to three West African genres, and exploring how this music affects politics, culture, and everyday life in unique ways.
129 months ago

Take a musical journey through Ghana's amazing musical history from traditional drum music, to hip hop in the 21st century,...
114 months ago

The sixth edition of the impeccable Hidden Musics collection from label Glitterbeat, the fra fra funeral music of Ghana was recorded by...
58 months ago