September 14, 2014

Diverse Styles Of Ghana Music

By Jody Leach


Due to a very cosmopolitan location of Ghana in a geographical way, there are various styles of music that are being adopted by different artists depending on their geographical positioning in the country. Ghana music was termed as very cosmic and modern until the Hiplife originated and changed the whole image of it. Still, their style is favoured internationally as well and new artists keep on emerging.

Different regions portray different styles of music in this country. There are loads of different compositions used as well as different types of instruments including flues, fiddles and drums. There is also a huge gap between the urban and rural styles of music as they both portray different instruments and melodies accordingly.

The modern day music scene is somewhat influenced by American culture and western atmosphere but the traditional instruments are well incorporated in this modern scene as well. Unfortunately the folk music is losing its shape but there are authorities who are working hard to make sure that the folk essence stays alive as it has build the true picture of musical scene here in Ghana.

The unique identity of this music makes it famous all around the world because there is no other country that could match the influential style that this particular genre holds. There are individuals who specially visit this part of the world in order to learn more about this particular genre and the variety they find here is just endless.

During the past, Ghanaian musical scene could not emerge internationally because the country is not capable enough financially to support its artists on an international level. But, now as more and more people have started to visit here, they are getting more familiar with their instruments and melodies which has created completely a new market for the Ghanaians.

Nowadays, the competition here is just fierce and every day new artists emerge who are keen to make a big impact on this particular industry in their own respectable way. Every one of them is working hard to ensure that the country is represented in a very respectable manner when it comes to this particular category. The recent years have proved to be fruitful and this industry has definitely evolved to such a great extent.

New styles have emerged recently, some of them are influenced by the country's cultural heritage while other styles are more or less taken from western countries. You can find a style that will suit your taste and preferences as there are so many choices in this regards. Western media has made a huge influence on the Ghanaian's media and the artists have began to take measures so that they can compete with such international competition.

Both male and female musical artists have done splendidly to bring Ghana's musical essence on the top of international market. In spite of the fact that locals effectively adored what they were listening to yet these artists are making their imprint in the global business too. The way things are presently, this nation will soon turn into a centre point of acclaimed worldwide musicians.




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