CulArt Blog

Metadata and Its Importance in Sanitizing The Music Scene

By: KWESI ALLEN “Metadata is the currency of the music industry, providing the necessary intelligence to accurately track and report music usage, royalties and payments. It is the linchpin of any successful music enterprise.”- Head/GM of African Music Strategy & Culture at Sony. Music creation, distribution and monetization has evolved with some unprecedented changes in the past century. Music was largely dominated by live performances, with recordings and distribution limited to a few large companies (gatekeepers). This ‘’System’’ created a direct revenue channel for most relevant artists during their era. Over the years, […]

Music 8 min read

Shasha Marley’s ”Twin City Mafia: A Song With Cultural and Historical Preservatory Values

By: Swaye Kidd Yellow-dyed hair. A man in black monk gown walking across the various gates of the Elmina Castle, sometimes with kids towing behind like a biblical preacher who knows his time is near and must supplant his ideals into the next generation. He was a new voice. A new face. His fully formed face and that lean voice […]

Music 4 min read

CULART Picks: 2023 Artistes To Watch

Article by: Jennifer Elorm We are in the month of February, and many people are still recovering from December’s excitement—the concerts, parties, and jams that filled the city. The year 2022 blessed us with lots of good music which we enjoyed, albeit the impact of the songs paled in comparison to previous years. With that said, let’s gauge what the year 2023 have in store […]

Music 6 min read

In The Chest Of A Frustrated Concert Goer

By: Nana Kojo Mula and Kwesi Allen Before I begin rehashing the heart-wrenching experience of many concert goers, including myself, let me first ask: Did you attend any concerts last December? And what was your experience as an audience? Well for me, I managed to sieve through the tall list of events. I have been to several shows and boy!! […]

concert 5 min read

Kofi Bruce – The Hottest Talking Point in Palmwine Music

It’s a rarity to find a young musician pursuing a genre of music considered “old” in the midst of more popular and commercially viable genres. For Kofi Bruce, dabbling in the genre of palmwine music – the old genre- goes beyond a matter of interest. It is an attempt to help revive the popularity of palmwine music and also, express […]

Opinions 2 min read

Live Events Industry and How Artists Can Capitalize on the Space

Ria Boss picture courtesy KwesiBabaPhoto

Music 6 min read

Concert Review: Black Sherif’s Mozama Disco Concert

I haven’t been outside- specifically to music concerts or social events- post COVID-19. My “outsiding” has primarily been to work and back home, occasionally straying into a few events when invited. I don’t remember the last time I was at a music concert. This year has not been an exception. There have been times when I would make a mental […]

concert 5 min read

WTF! Ghana Shows

An obvious fact about December? It is a whirlwind of parties, events and many many concerts. And, like most people like to say, December is the ‘’cocoa season’’ for artists- the term ‘’cocoa season’’ just means a period for artists to make money from shows. One thing is certain in December: All your favourite artists will be passed around, like, blunts, and […]

Music 2 min read

Legacy Artistes and the Question of Gen Z Experience

Change will always drive evolution. Adapting to it is often arduous especially when it is tied to growth. The thing about change is that, while we may not like it, you can not do away with it. You can insulate yourself from it for a while. But, in due course, the change will find a way to get to your […]

Opinions 6 min read

A Tale of Entitlement: A Case Study Of Ghana’s Music Industry

The land of Red, Gold, and Green has always been a home of great creativity, artistry, and talent. For the many things Ghana is known for, our contribution to the arts ranks at the topmost. Over the years, we have had different creatives whose contributions have contributed to the growth of the arts in Ghana and Africa as a whole. From film, photography, fashion, creative […]

Music 5 min read

Arathejay’s Mesmerizing Glitch Africa Performance Proves He’s Ghana’s Next Big Thing

KWESI ARTHUR IS SEEKING HIS OWN ”NIRVANA” AND A FRESH START.

Kweku Smoke is Solidifying His Stake in Hip Hop with ”Kweku Jesus”

REVIEW: ZED AY KAY FT. M3NSA – MITSI

The CUTS: S01 EP 2

Review of Nenebi Tony’s Book ‘’Everything That Happened And The People Who Made It”.

BLACKO SHERIF SZN IS HERE; AND IT’S NOT A MIRAGE: REMEMBER KWAKU THE TRAVELLER

YGA ( O’Kenneth ) – Until It’s All Said And Done REVIEW