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FATOUMATA DIAWARA, OTHERS SET TO THRILL AT ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

Malian music sensation, Fatoumata Diawara is set to headline this year’s Francophone Festival at Alliance Francaise, Accra in a concert to mark the official opening of a week-long celebration of French music, film and arts. Fatoumata Diawara, who was born in Cote D’Ivoire to Malian parents and now lives in France, is renowned for her ability to infuse traditional Malian […]

Events 49 sec read

DONZY & KOFI KINAATA’S THE CRUSADE IS THE MOST CREATIVE SONG OF 2015

It is not surprising that the recently released Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) Nomination list had The Crusade shortlisted in 3 categories namely Hip life Song of the Year, Best Collaboration of the Year. The two artistes, individually secured nominations in Best New Artistes category. This surely is a testament to the work put in by newcomer Donzy and the […]

Music 3 min read

FEATURE: THE COME UP STORY OF LIL’ SHAKER

If I’m not mistaken, Philip Yaw Akoto is the birth name. I am sure the first time I heard him was in the early 2000’s on Radio Universe’s rap show Space Jam. And for those who do not know him; Lil Shaker, is a Ghanaian musician known for rapping, singing and producing beats. He is credited for the choruses on […]

Music 6 min read

IS EFYA’S JANESIS ALBUM A MIRAGE?

Some would argue that an artiste who has picked four awards, consecutively in the same category, at the biggest musical festival in this country, without an album could be forgiven for not releasing an album. For these section of fans, the singles are enough. An album would be excellent but who really cares if it does not happen. Others […]

Music 5 min read

X.O SENAVOE SPOKE FOR COLLEAGUE RAPPERS ON GHOST

Hearing a highly respected artist mention on a song, his respect for a colleague artiste is endearing. It is even remarkable when the artiste who is getting the props is not hugely popular. It’s like hearing Kendrick Lamar mention Killer Mike’s name as doing authentic hip hop yet his albums aren’t hitting platinum standards although hip hop fans say […]

Music 6 min read

CASH FLOCK -Chaucer B

On #PenMen today, Chaucer B pours another deep and thought provoking rhymes. The inspiration for this is embedded in the lines. Read through carefully VERSE ONE They put the city on hold to let pastor Chris pass Even the Catholics would envy this pastor Chris Mass In this new charismatic wave The preacher and his sporting waves I wonder […]

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THE CUTS

The Cut bring to readers each week music or albums that the writer deem worth listening or having in your playlist. The music is not genre and/or regionally specific. Once it is good, it will be covered here. DEX KWASI feat. Kojo- Cue – EYEZ You cannot mention Dex Kwasi and Afro-Trap in different sentences. He has found a way […]

Music 21 min read

THROWBACK VIDEO: DASEBRE DWAMENA – OBAA

Dasebre Dwamena’s brand of music is soulful, lyrically rich, infectious in composition and organic-classics in its own right. He was or still is one of the favourite highlife crooners around. His songwriting skills is excellent-his ability to infuse very rich proverbs in his music is a talent not many of his contemporaries are able to weave. One of my favourite […]

Music 1 min read

ADOMAA- AFRABA EP REVIEW

Her entry onto the music scene was unexpected. Like a thief in the night, she broke on the scene and managed to become part of the musical conversation. The accolades she won following her ‘breaking the internet’ per the Ghanaian music scene with her avant-garde, nostalgia pumping and beautiful visually captured collage-esque renditions ‘Evolution of Music’ tune was deserving. It […]

Music 3 min read