Frafra

Frafra music, emerging from the Frafra people of northern Ghana, is a vibrant genre that blends traditional rhythms with contemporary influences. Characterized by the use of indigenous instruments like the kologo (a two-stringed lute) and the gourd drum, it creates a distinctive sound marked by rhythmic complexity and hypnotic melodies. The genre often features call-and-response vocals and poignant lyrics reflecting daily life, social issues, and spirituality. Artists like King Ayisoba and Atongo Zimba have brought global attention to Frafra music, integrating it with modern elements while preserving its rich cultural heritage, resulting in an eclectic and captivating sound that transcends its regional origins.

Latest Frafra Release
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Enkengre (Empower her)
Single - Released June 29, 2024
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  1. June 29, 2024
  2. April 5
  3. November 17, 2023
  4. November 17
  5. July 21
  6. July 12
  7. June 2
  8. April 26
  9. March 19
  10. February 17
  11. January 26
  12. December 7, 2022
  13. October 7
  14. June 24
  15. May 25
  16. May 4
  17. February 25
  18. December 24, 2021
  19. October 8
  20. July 9
  21. May 21
  22. April 23
  23. March 12
  24. March 10
  25. January 29
  26. January 15
  27. January 13
  28. December 2, 2020
  29. November 4
  30. September 30
  31. July 17
  32. November 8, 2019
  33. April 19
  34. February 26, 2018
  35. January 26
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  36. December 8, 2017
  37. March 31
  38. November 11, 2016
  39. July 13
  40. February 27
  1. November 17, 2023
  2. July 12
  3. June 2
  4. March 19
  5. February 17
  6. June 24, 2022
  7. October 8, 2021
  8. April 23
  9. January 29
  10. November 8, 2019
  11. February 26, 2018
  12. January 26
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  13. March 31, 2017
  14. July 13, 2016
  15. February 27
  16. June 24, 2014
  17. September 29, 2003