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abantu+ is a Ghana-based organization in support of music creatives. We provide space, various events, and coaching.

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Recorded inside our studio in Kokrobite.

From his upcoming project “Allegory Of Intent”

“Titi Dor” written, produced, and performed by @ELiAFreee out now !!!

Featuring Leon Eckard

Mix/Mas by @IamRvdical
📸 by @iamElikem

Clothing by Maison Mbosso
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Hello, world 🌍

From @ELiAFreee to you, welcome to new music season.

📸 by @iamElikem

Clothing by Maison Mbosso
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In his words, “I won’t say there is a very particular thing about my highlife. The only particular things is almost all my songs are philosophical”

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Described as one of the pillars which highlife music was built on, Nana Kwame Ampadu was a Ghanaian music legend, a cultural activist, and a lyrical genius.

He died on the morning of September 28th, 2021.

May his soul rest in perfect peace 🕊

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From the most recent Open Jam Session, we were joined by certain new faces.

One of which was Yaayra

Although not a practicing artist, she shared with us some beautiful sounds of soul.

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Thank you to everybody who made it to the most recent “Open Jam Session”

Your presence was greatly enjoyed.

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Focus on @tommywatomiwa , an amazing Nigerian Afro-Indie-folk singer who been one of our most regular participant.

His passion for the music comes through in every session, and he’s a great team player.

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Hi guys,

Hope you’re having a great evening

On Saturday the 26th, we hosted our very first “Open House Session” in a long while at our new home here in Kokrobite

Space certainly does affect an artist's output, and we got to experience for the first time what that was like.

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Hello, world.

Technology plays an important role in our work, via technology we’ve been able to consistently provide the space and means by which artists can add to their work.

And we’re glad to be able to keep doing so.

Thank you Chimah for this amazing gift.

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“With a Loop Station, you can plug in a guitar, mic, or other instrument, record a loop on the spot, and then use it as accompaniment for further live playing and/or singing. You can also overdub new performances while the loop plays, a feature also known as “sound-on-sound”

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It’s not simply about capturing voices, but encouraging expressionism, molding character, and most importantly sharing information on the latest musical tools and techniques.

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More from the weekends “Open House Session”

@LondonMichicko & Shakur Ranking joined us all the way from Jamestown in Accra.

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During the session, we encouraged the artists to also man the equipment, familiarise themselves with the recording process, and hopefully take the knowledge on to new heights.

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On OPEN HOUSE our space and equipment are available free of charge.

In support of young, independent artists we aim to create access to resources facilitating band rehearsal, solo practice, producing and recording sessions.

Meet Chima. Our first beneficiary 🔥🔥🔥

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OPEN HOUSE AT ABANTU+ !!

SATURDAY JUNE 19th, 11AM - 5PM
in Kokrobite

Book your 3h rehearsal, solo practice, producing or recording session. It’s FREE !! 🙌🏾

Simply email [email protected]

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Last week we re-launched our homepage, chatted with the inspiring Adu Lalouschek about archiving data, and held our first Masterclass featuring @BetinaQuest

"Quantity Makes Quality"

Visit our pages for more info !! https://t.co/tvHZ7Gthg0

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Closer to home, Adu has collaborated with brands from Google to GoPro and creatively led the video team at one of Europe's leading start-ups, Culture Trip.

( Please note Clubhouse is now available on all Android devices )

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+ Plus Sessions continue on Saturday the 12th.

Time is 6 to 7pm GMT

Conversation on “Art Data And The Means Of Archiving” with London-based freelance filmmaker/director Adu Lalouchek.

Live on @Clubhouse

https://t.co/QG7Xn2u1rM

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BIOGRAPHY:

Adu is a freelance London-based Director and Filmmaker with a passion for storytelling.

His eye has taken him around the world: whether that be documenting Pakistan's vibrant film industry, or filming the everyday comedy of Britain’s Black barbershops.