专辑简介

West African reggae artist Kwame Wood came of age immersed in the music of his native Ghana. He began singing at age nine and, by the time he reached 13, was singing original music in his own band. During a local student music contest (which he won), Kwame picked up the drumsticks when the band’s drummer didn’t show, and began his journey as a powerful drummer as well as an inspiring and engaging singer. He has played with internationally known musicians including Osibisa’s Mark Tontoh, Liberian songstress Miatta Fahnbulleh, Highlife fusion pioneer George Darko, and Jazz artist Stanley Turrentine.

On tour with C.K. Mann, the Highlife King of Ghana, he came to North America in 1990. Kwame eventually settled in New York, playing with world beat group Nkossi. As band leader of Culture Shock, in Washington D.C., he helped make Bukom Cafe a local hot spot. In 1997 Kwame relocated to Minneapolis and formed the Ananse Band. He has opened for Lucky Dube, Burning Spear, The Wailers, Culture and many more.