Description
Ghanaian artist Okaidja Afroso makes a triumphant comeback to Sitka, presenting a captivating fusion of musical elements including percussion, guitar, dance, and vocals. In his performances, he skillfully blends traditional dance and rhythms with contemporary harmonies and lyrics, often delivering them in his native language. His music breaks genre boundaries, encapsulating a diverse range of emotions such as joy, harmony, tragedy, and hope, embodying what he refers to as "the rich complexity of the interconnected world we live in." With his unique approach, Afroso he explores the perseverance of ancestral traditions and creates a new, contemporary African oral tradition.