Gospel musician and founder of gospel group Soul Winners, Kenneth Appiah has stated that while change in music is necessary, Ghanaian artistes must preserve and promote their cultural heritage.
In an interview on Adom TV, Kenneth Appiah acknowledged that the world is evolving, and with it comes new trends and shifts in the music industry.
While he believes generational change is necessary and inevitable, he cautioned against abandoning the cultural roots that define Ghana’s musical identity.
“As the world evolves, new generations come up and different changes take place. However, one piece of advice I would give is that we should not abandon our cultural landmarks, as doing so would mean losing an important part of our identity. I urge everyone to make efforts to maintain and promote our cultural heritage,” he said.
According to Kenneth Appiah, cultural identity plays a role in shaping the uniqueness of Ghanaian music. He encouraged musicians especially the younger generation to find ways to incorporate cultural elements into their work, even as they innovate.
To support his point, the veteran gospel singer mentioned specific traditional Ghanaian dances that he believes should be promoted and celebrated more often.
“For example, we should help popularize dances like Borborbor from the Volta Region, Kpanlogo from the Ga people, and Adowa. These aspects of our culture deservet be popularise,” he added.
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