Why indigenous musicians have more international appeal than local artistes - Wiyaala explains

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Zakarakis 2 months ago

That's perfectly true. Salif Keita, Yousouf Ndou etc are well known around the world.

That's perfectly true. Salif Keita, Yousouf Ndou etc are well known around the world.
seth 2 months ago

This is not quite true, Ms Wiyaala.
The international crowd that patronizes the indigenous musicians is often of a different category and demography, than those that the other artists may largely appeal to. Infact that audie ...
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This is not quite true, Ms Wiyaala.
The international crowd that patronizes the indigenous musicians is often of a different category and demography, than those that the other artists may largely appeal to. Infact that audience size is usually smaller than the other. Also to note that the exotic audience crowd is also not completely cut off from listening to the other artists.
The exotic artists are often booked for small festivals across the globe. The booking agents specifically pick them for these crowds.
Its mainly about the marketing really and not so much about the music type.
Bryan 2 months ago

But there is a lot of truth in her argument. "Normal" may be more popular in the short term, but "exotic" will have a longer shelf life because it is different or more authentic.

But there is a lot of truth in her argument. "Normal" may be more popular in the short term, but "exotic" will have a longer shelf life because it is different or more authentic.
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Bawa 2 months ago

“Indigenous”, “local”, “alternative”, “mainstream”. Do these guys at Ghanaweb really understand or think through these words and phrases.

“Indigenous”, “local”, “alternative”, “mainstream”. Do these guys at Ghanaweb really understand or think through these words and phrases.
Zamrama 2 months ago

Tell that to Stoneboy who thinks he's Jamaican.

Tell that to Stoneboy who thinks he's Jamaican.
Joy 2 months ago

The foreigners need something authentic to watch and hear.

The foreigners need something authentic to watch and hear.

Why indigenous musicians have more international appeal than local artistes - Wiyaala explains

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