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๐ช Traditional music dug up from the future! ๐ฅKing Ayisoba, known as the โKing of Kologoโ and widely regarded as a living legend, is one of Ghanaโs most distinctive musical voices. With his unique sound and remarkable vocal range - from deep, raw cries to soft, high-pitched melodies - he creates powerful performances rooted in tradition yet strikingly original.
๐ฌ๐ญ Hailing from a Frafra hunting community in northern Ghana, his music carries a strong sense of heritage and storytelling. Accompanied by his kologo and a dynamic band of Frafra musicians, dancers, and singers, he delivers high-energy shows driven by hypnotic rhythms and an infectious connection with audiences of all ages.
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โจโจ This show is part of 'Everywhere At Once' powered by The National Lottery (More details below) โจโจ
KING AYISOBA (Cont.)
A musician since early childhood, King Ayisoba uses music as his primary form of expression. Singing in Frafra, Twi, and Pidgin English, he blends traditional and modern influences while addressing social and political issues, aiming to inspire awareness and change.
Since the release of his breakthrough album Modern Ghanaians (2006), he has won multiple awards, released seven albums, and toured extensively across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia, performing at major festivals such as Roskilde, WOMEX, and WOMAD.
Alongside his traditional work, King Ayisoba is a sought-after collaborator, working across genres including hiplife, reggae, punk, and electronic music. His collaborations continue to expand the reach and evolution of his sound on a global stage.
EVERYWHERE AT ONCE
Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery is a nationwide live music event taking place from 26โ28 June, bringing together 1200+ gigs across 500+ venues in one weekend. It is the UKโs biggest music festival on your doorstep and a different kind of festival: closer to the music, where local matters, where everyone belongs. Delivered with partners including Music Venue Trust, Liveline, Save Our Scene, Association of Independent Promoters, War Child, Nordoff & Robbins, Help Musicians and Teenage Cancer Trust, it celebrates the importance of grassroots music venues and the communities around them.
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The Jam Jar Bristol, 4a The Old Malt House, Little Ann Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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