King Ayisoba

1000 Can Die

Format: Vinyl
Label: Glitterbeat
Genre: African
EAN: 4030433604410
Regular price €29,90

Ghanaian kologo master King Ayisoba creates electrified Afro-punk on "1000 Can Die," transforming traditional kologo (two-stringed lute) music through amplification and contemporary production. His high-pitched vocals and rapid kologo playing create hypnotic, trance-like music addressing social and political issues directly. The sound is raw and immediate, punk in spirit while rooted in northern Ghanaian traditions. Ayisoba's approach demonstrates how traditional instruments can function in contemporary contexts through creative amplification and fearless attitude. The album balances tradition and innovation perfectly. Essential for African music fans and anyone interested in how punk attitude can manifest through traditional instruments when approached with genuine vision and cultural pride.