Alostmen
Alostmen are a traditional acoustic band of 4 musicians coming from different ethnic groups in Ghana, using
traditional instrumentation in entirely new ways. Their music is
based around the Frafra traditions of the Kologo, a two-stringed
lute, ancestor of the banjo.
Stevo Atambire (lead vocals) is a Frafra neo-griot and kologo master.
His voice, music and messages have made him very popular among his
people.
Wanlov the Kubolor is a popular outspoken artist of Akan and Balkan
roots. He plays the accoustic guitar and the koshkas (pendulum maracas
popularly known as asalato), whilst also rapping and singing.
Abednego Sowah Ako is a Ga master drummer from La, a coastal
fishing town. Sowah plays the bass-like gome drum, kpanlogo, other
percussions and sings Ga folk melodies.
Aminu Amadu is a dondo (talking drum) maestro of Nigerian/Ghanaian
heritage. He can sound out any melody on his instrument and is a human
metronome. He has mastered the polyrhythms and grooves of West Africa.
Don't miss their fiery blends of Ghanaian strings with stylish rap, percussion and trance rhythms!