Lokalophon debuts with two singles from Ghana

"Lokalophon is the newly established sub-label of Philophon, aiming to release and showcase local talent from potentially all around the world.

The first 7" is by Ghanaian Frafra-gospel singer Chris De Wise Shepherd. Born in Bolgatanga, he moved as a young man from the rural north of Ghana to its coastal capital Accra.

Consequentially, his style became more urban, as you can clearly hear on his 2012 release ’Nera Wo'o Soke’, which sounds in some ways as if Grandmaster Flash himself were operating the production knobs. ’Atune Anya’alima' on the other hand is pure Frafra-Gospel as it is traditionally performed in Northern Ghana.

’Ye Fre Yen' by Ahemaa Nwomkro consists instead of two new recordings, offering a glimpse into incredible new local talents. Ahemaa Nwomkro, which means queens of Nwomkro, are Victoria Osei and Theresa Owusuaa. Nwomkro is an old Ashanti musical style, which played an influential role in the origin of the typical more roots-like Highlife style of Kumasi, the cultural capital of Ghana."

Released: 22 November 'Nera Wo'o Soke' / 29 November 'Ye Fre Yen'
Format: 7" Single / Digital