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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Agongo
Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy
Alogte Oho Jonas and His Sounds of Joy
Alostmen
Atongo Zimba
Ayuune Sule
Bola Anafo
Captain Yaba
Florence Adooni
Guy One
King Ayisoba
Linda Ayupuka
Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy
Ayuune Sule
Florence Adooni
King Ayisoba
Guy One
Alostmen
Atongo Zimba
Alogte Oho Jonas and His Sounds of Joy
Captain Yaba
Bola Anafo
Linda Ayupuka
Agongo