Tag: Ghana Dancehall
Ghanaian reggae-dancehall veteran Blak Mexxiah has called for the preservation and development of Ghana Dancehall Klash, describing the lyrical competition as an important platform for discovering talent, strengthening artistic creativity and creating opportunities for young musicians. In a statement titled “Don’t Kill the Game: Defend and Elevate Ghana Dancehall Klash,” the musician argued that the…
Dancehall is more than a musical genre. It is a culture built around rhythm, sound systems, language, fashion, dancing and the ability of an artiste to command an audience. Emerging in Jamaica during the late 1970s and developing rapidly through the 1980s, dancehall grew from reggae traditions while creating a harder, more direct and increasingly…
Ghana’s reggae and dancehall history deserves to be documented truthfully. It should not be rewritten according to present-day popularity, personal alliances or convenient recollections. During my recent comeback interviews, I spoke about the importance of establishing a proper historical lineage for Ghanaian reggae and dancehall. I mentioned many of the artistes, promoters and platforms that…
