Bola, North Ghana's Kologo Virtuoso

Bola, North Ghana's Kologo Virtuoso

Awesome Tapes From Africa, now a label, is prepping its second release: a reprint of northern Ghanaian singer/multi-instrumentalist Bola's casette Volume 7. The tracks feature soul vocals and kologo plucks from Bola backed by drum machines and synthesizers. Stream "Abayetidu Ma" below and look out for Volume 7 out 4/3 on LP/CD/Cassette via ATFA.

Bola "Abayetidu Ma" by awesometapesfromafrica

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