Urhobo Music Is 21st Century Ready An overview of Modern Urhobo music played by traditional exponents, Okpan Arhibo and King Enakpodia. The modern sound of the Isologu played by Lucky Adada.
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Culture as Institution
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A Song for Reassurance: Okpan Arhibo Verses
A Song for Reassurance: Okpan Arhibo Verses Songs have often come to the rescue of a distressed, pained or broken soul. Songs shine lights in darkness, offer hope when it is so far away, provide relief to untiring palaver. However, here the song gives reassurance amidst estrangement and confusion. Empathy…
Culture as Institution
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Okpan Arhibo: Traditional Disco Music
Okpan Arhibo: Traditional Disco Music Cameroonian musician Manu Dibango invented disco music out of the blue with his release of the phenomenal hit single record, Soul Makossa. The year was 1972, and it was a staggering feat from an unknown personality. The listening public could hear the instant break beats and…