Intro
The composer, singer, songwriter, performer, describes his sound as RAGGLIFE sound; a fusion of Reggae, Afrobeat(s), Dancehall, and the distinctive elements of Highlife music. K. DANSO produces an internationally accepted sound that connects people from all walks of life. The joy of music and infectious energy is the essential element of his stage presence. He has shared stages with the likes of Angélique Kidjo, Youssou N’Dour, Anthony B, and many great musicians. Open Ohr Mainz, Afrika Tage Vienna, Eurofolk Ingelheim, Afrika Festival Stuttgart, Wilhelmstraßenfest Wiesbaden, and Voice of Germany are some of the stages he has graced. Since 2006, he has been on this musical journey and keeps pushing his craft and message worldwide.
Life in Ghana and migration to Germany greatly influence the kind of topics he writes about and the rhythms he strings together. He looks at the cultures of life on both continents and deals with the past, present, and future, what divides and what connects. Outside music, he is a teacher, and the founder of Abibiman Daakye; www.ada-gh.com, a Ghanaian rooted NGO focused on decolonisation and black empowerment.
Bookings
Music Performances
Band: 7-12 musicians ---->
Band: 3-6 musicians ---->
Acoustic: Duo/Solo ---->
Soundsystem: Reggae/Dub
Soundsystem: Afrobeats/Dancehall
Music Workshops
Beats & Rhythm
Kids are introduced to some children’s songs, games, and dance moves in Ghana and around the world. Different local instruments, rhythms, and beats are presented to the kids. Each kid gets to explore, practice, and create! A music record could be made at the end of the session. It’s full of fun and discovery!
Afrobeats; The African Dream
Afrobeats is taking over the dancefloors. The afro dance and moves that comes with this music got the youths on all continents energized. Participants will get to experience the development of Afrobeats music, learn some contemporary hit songs and dance moves, and get familiar with the role of Afrobeats in Africa and beyond.
Traditional Ghanaian Music
Participants experience the energy, meaning, and culture behind folk songs from Ghana. There are different local instruments with which participants can practice and create music. Participants get to enjoy peculiar West African beats and rhythms and can make a record at the end of the session.
For more workshops (Ghana, Colonialism, Afropeans, Africa, etc.)
Music
Projects
Stories from the Ghanaian Coast
Theater | Lecture-Performance in German, Fante, and English, with English surtitles. An international collaboration between the fringe ensemble, Bonn, and the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Cape Coast….
Afro Camp
Afro Camp is a half-day cultural event for children. ALL children and families are welcome at Afro Camp. African theater, music, stories, and games can be experienced and explored. Afro Camp offers insights into lifestyles in a different cultural context in a playful and child-friendly way. Furthermore, this event brings children from different countries and backgrounds together and celebrates their diversity.
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