By John Owoo
(In Accra – Ghana)
Revolutionary artist Wanlov Kubolor alongside singer / songwriter Feli Nuna last Friday joined multi-instrumentalist Beda Ehrensperger and his Massive Tribe Band in a magnetic performance at the Goethe-Institut in Accra.
Equipped with pre-produced loops on a laptop alongside drums and percussive instruments, they took the audience on a musical journey that showcased the power of improvisation, which effortlessly captured the attention of the audience who swung and rolled along.
With a warm and reassuring stage presence, Wanlov and Nuna went deep into their own world and dished out refreshing tunes while psychedelic embellishments grounded by deep grooves from members of Massive Tribe kept the stage alive and alert with high energy.
Indeed, occasional injections of calmness alongside tasteful genres added to the inspirational nature of the music emanating from the stage as it drew attention to genuine creativity from the artists.
Wanlov has developed a “Gipsy” persona by wearing only wrappers and no shoes while styling himself as a voice for the masses. Undeniably, he has developed a strong socially conscious identity, which has led him campaign on diverse issues affecting deprived communities.
A graduate of the University of Ghana (Legon), Nuna signed her first record deal with Lynx Entertainment as “Felly” in 2012 and released her first single “Ghana Girl Swag”. She was also a judge on the voice of West Hills Mall in 2016 and has had the opportunity to perform on big platforms in Ghana and beyond.
During his studies at the Zurich University of the Arts (Switzerland), Ehrensperger dedicated himself to Jazz, which provided him with a link to African rhythms. He felt compelled to move to Ghana and subsequently worked with master drummer Kofi Missiso and the “Ghana Cultural Ballet” and assimilated African music.
Goethe-Institut Ghana sponsored the concert.
