Okyerema Asante Explained

Okyerema Asante is a master drummer. Born in Ghana, he is famous for performing all parts of a traditional five-person drum group by himself. He attaches percussion instruments to various parts of his body and simultaneously plays drums, a balafon, and many other instruments. He uses as many as 85 instruments in one performance. Coming from a family of drummers, Asante is an expert of traditional Ghanaian talking drums.[1] Asante is also known for playing with Paul Simon on his Graceland album.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: All Roads lead to Philadelphia on Saturday . Stonash . Amponsah . 19 September 2014 . Ghana Web . 16 June 2016.
  2. Web site: Great Performances: Paul Simon's Graceland Journey . 12 August 2013 . KPBS Public Broadcasting. 16 June 2016.