by phil | Aug 22, 2010 | Ghana, Music, W. Africa
Thank you to everyone that gave money to Akosua, Jennifer, and Afia. They were shocked, ecstatic, and very grateful. If you have not received it already, you will be getting a video message from them within the next few days. Thanks again. I finally secured my Cote...
by phil | Aug 1, 2010 | Ghana, Music, Stories, W. Africa
As I mentioned in the last post, I was invited to a graduation. It was a private school, well-funded for Ghana, and they put on a ceremony that was essentially western, but with much more music and dance. Several hours of music and dance in fact. Most entertaining was...
by phil | Jul 26, 2010 | Ghana, Music, W. Africa
The Newtown neighborhood of Accra is loud. Almost all the time. “Allahhhh Huuuu Akbarrrrrrrr” is every morning from 4-530AM (some mosques start late I guess). This is my alarm clock or my second lullaby, depending on when I plan on getting up. My first lullaby, which...
by phil | Jul 20, 2010 | Ghana, Music, W. Africa
Yas1 by lionsinthetiles Yas2 by lionsinthetiles 2 versions of original work made in Accra. Had to compress a lot because internet in Ghana is not cooperating. Go figure. Peace fm by lionsinthetiles To get a sense for what’s playing on the radio in Accra, this is...
