September 2010
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2000 Seasons?
Two different people sent me the same article over the weekend, and seeing as I’m not one to take things as mere coincidence I thought I would share it with everyone. It discusses the idea of digging for rare vinyl as a form of neo-colonialism in Africa, a topic closely related to my project here in Ghana. Although, I will save my opinion on the issue I strongly recommend all to take a look...
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When It Rains...
It’s been raining at all hours of the night here in Legon. I know this because, long after most go to sleep, I’ve been laying awake contemplating my current state of immobilization. The rain is my soundtrack. The pain: my wretched mistress.
It all began about a week ago when I was heading back from Koforidua, a town 2 hrs north of Accra. The town is best known for the bead market...
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Don’t Forget About The Drunken Optometrist
I remember the amazement I felt when I first came to Ghana. I stared in awe at the street markets from the passenger seat of the taxi I hired to show me around town. It looked frantic. People pulsating up and down the streets, as they ushered passed and endless array of kiosks and shanty-like corner shops. Eventually, the crowds would converge into the makeshift alleyways created by said...
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Strange Man In Town
Lion, Chak (Chakirou) And I stood in front of the Akwaaba Bar located at the foot of the cultural Art Center in Downtown Accra. We had sat down for a few minutes to look over some 45’s Lion had recently acquired just on the other side of town. Every once and awhile I looked around and felt a great sense of ease. It was here in the Art Center, one year ago, that I had the pleasure of first...