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Two years ago the excellent sahelsounds released a compilation called This is Kologo Power!, celebrating new music being created with the northern Ghanaian two-stringed instrument. One of the artists featured was Ayuune Sule, a musician from Kumasi who made his name playing with King Ayisoba, who along with Bolgatanga’s Guy One is probably the most globally known exponent of kologo music. Ayuune Sule’s contribution to the compilation was ‘Who Know Tomorrow’, a scurrying solo track showcasing his knack for impressive musicianship and insistent melody…

This is Kologo Power! by Ayuune Sule

Ayuune Sule followed this with the anthemic ‘What A Man Can Do A Woman Can Do More Better’, inspired by the artist’s attendance of a gender equality event organised by the NGO Send Ghana. While the original was a solo kologo number, a new version featuring vocals from Louisa and full production courtesy of King Ayisoba’s drummer Francis Ayamga takes the track to the next level:

This version is featured on Ayuune Sule’s new album We Have One Destiny, recently released by Lowlands labels Rebel Up! and Makkum. The record explores the full range of Sule’s musicality, meshing both traditional and more modern styles. Listen to the lively ‘Keleke’ below, and buy the full album on Bandcamp…