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DISCLAIMER the story has been adapted for the purpose of this animation. Which means we will not cover every part the legends stories. You can find the full article and sources of the Lumba Brothers on our website.

Naa Amanua of Wulomei (Animation) . As part of the updated research on Women in highlife written by our amazing AOTH community members (Paapa, Evonne and Gracia) we are excited to present a 30 sec visual teaser for each story. You can check out the rest of Naa Amanua’s story by Paapa via our website anodetohighlife.com . Big shout to @pencilmonk for getting our vision and our very own Music Lead @nee_mantse on creating a tribute soundtrack to Auntie Naa. Disclaimer the story has been creatively adapted for the purpose of this animation. . Credits Animator: @pencilmonk Narrator: @nee_mantse Soundtrack: @paapa.quaicoe

@chief_commander_yaaba sharing why Highlife music is everything to him.

Abena & Daniel giving us nostalgic feels this morning as they recall the first time they heard a highlife song.

Afrobeat(s) 🤝Highlife Music let’s talk about it!

We had the privilege of sitting down with the Legendary Pat Thomas 'Golden Voice of Africa' in his beautiful home in Accra. Uncle Pat shared how his career started, who challenged him to start utilizing his voice more and so much more great nuggets of history and knowledge.

We are really excited to present this animated series retelling Highlife history and legacy.

Uncle Kwame giving us his take on why Highlife music is important today☝🏾

Christie Azumah (Animation) . As part of the updated research on Women in highlife written by our amazing AOTH community members (Paapa, Evonne and Gracia) we are excited to present a 30 - 40 sec visual teaser for each story. You can check out the rest of Christie Azumah’s story by Gracia via our website anodetohighlife.com . Big shout to @pencilmonk for getting our visual vision and our very own Music Lead @nee_mantse on creating an tribute soundtrack to Auntie Azumah. Disclaimer the story has been creatively adapted for the purpose of this animation. . Credits Animator: @pencilmonk Narrator:  Soundtrack: @nee_mantse . #anodetohighlife #highlifemusic #westafricanmusic #vinylcollection #africanmusic #GhanaianHistory #africanhistory #Ghanaianmusic #africandiaspora #ghanaheritage #ghana #community #creatives #cratedigging #ghanaianhighlifemusic #digitalarchive

Asah Nkansah Ghanaian music teacher, actor and musician (leader of KwanPa) breaks down 2 ways the Saxphone is used in Ghanaian Highlife music!!!

In this unique event, KwanPa will be taking us on a musical journey, using the art of storytelling through a sub-genre of Highlife/African indigenous music called Palm-wine. Palm-wine incorporates intricate but thrilling chords and various chord progressions on the Guitar and Seprewa (Indigenous harp-lute) all superimposed on different rhythms, including Highlife and Adowa rhythms, which are emphasised by additional percussions. The band will also be sharing their upcoming projects, creative philosophy, and the role that their music has played in preserving and promoting Ghanaian/African cultures.

In this unique event, KwanPa will be taking us on a musical journey, using the art of storytelling through a sub-genre of Highlife/African indigenous music called Palm-wine. Palm-wine incorporates intricate but thrilling chords and various chord progressions on the Guitar and Seprewa (Indigenous harp-lute) all superimposed on different rhythms, including Highlife and Adowa rhythms, which are emphasised by additional percussions. The band will also be sharing their upcoming projects, creative philosophy, and the role that their music has played in preserving and promoting Ghanaian/African cultures.