Sitting in an air-conditioned music studio, the afternoon heat of this African capital seems a universe away. From his very seat, next to a soundboard, Faisal Helwani has recorded some of the legends of Ghanaian music: “highlife” bands and traditional singers who helped the country gain a reputation, by the mid-’60s, as the center of African music. The highlife sound originated… return to article
-
subscribe to print magazine
-
email this article to a friend
-
Reader Comments (0)There are no comments on this article yet. Start the discussion below.
-
register a new account »Posting Security
Also by G. Pascal Zachary
- The Oracle of Africa
Chinua Achebe reminds us that his continent's problems are as old as colonialism. - Get Out Now
The case for an immediate withdrawal from Afghanistan. - Jacob Zuma: Sub-Saharan Populist
- The Trouble with French Identity
The riots in France reveal the cracks in its national project - See No Evil
How American businesses collaborate with China's repressive government - Bush Meat
Popular Discussions
- The 9/11 Faith Movement
Many Americans believe 9/11 was a conspiracy by the U.S. government
1979 posts since Jul 11 06 - What’s the 411 on 9/11?
891 posts since Dec 21 05 - Democrats: It’s the War
659 posts since Nov 1 05 - Was the Presidential Election Stolen?
462 posts since Jun 19 06 - A Fundamental History Lesson
The rise of National Socialism proved politics and religion don't mix
427 posts since Oct 10 05
Site Map | Contact Us | Internships | Submissions | Advertising | Low Bandwidth / Mobile
© 2001 In These Times | Reprint Policy | Privacy Policy | Powered by Expression Engine | RSS Feeds
© 2001 In These Times | Reprint Policy | Privacy Policy | Powered by Expression Engine | RSS Feeds