Samuel Kwabena Nyama
Palm Wine Musician from Asonomase, Ghana
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Samuel Kwabena Nyama lives in New Asonomase, a town situated near the Asante capital Kumase in the centre of Ghana. 77 years old Nyama plays the rural form of palm wine music, the so called Akan-Blues (Odonson) which developed when the new music stiles from the coast met with the Asante recreational music. His lyrics are full of proverbs from the Akan culture. Presented by Veit Arlt.
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1954 - 2000
1954 - 2000
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Created
2005
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Time of request 23/08/2019 11:12 (GMT+2)
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Time of request 23/08/2019 11:12 (GMT+2)
© Copyright 2005 Scientific African / Veit Arlt