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Kiki Gyan
Kiki Gyan (7 June 1957 – 10 June 2004), also known as Kiki Djan, was a Ghanaian musician. He was the keyboardist of the band Osibisa which was popular in the 1970s. He also recorded and produced a series of disco records. He was a prodigy who could play the keyboard exceptionally well. Early life Born into a middle-class family in Takoradi, Ghana, Gyan started playing the piano when he was five years old and went professional at the age of 12. He dropped out of secondary school at 14 and after a tour of London with a local Ghanaian band called Pagadija; he joined the UK-based Afro-rock group Osibisa after his talent was recognized by the brother of the band's founder. He was only 15 years old when he started playing with Osibisa in 1972, replacing the keyboardist who had just left, and he travelled internationally with the band during the 1970s, playing to large audiences around the world. Height of his career By the age of 18, Gyan had made more than a million dollars, "had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keyboard Instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument played using a keyboard, a row of levers which are pressed by the fingers. The most common of these are the piano, organ, and various electronic keyboards, including synthesizers and digital pianos. Other keyboard instruments include celestas, which are struck idiophones operated by a keyboard, and carillons, which are usually housed in bell towers or belfries of churches or municipal buildings. Today, the term ''keyboard'' often refers to keyboard-style synthesizers. Under the fingers of a sensitive performer, the keyboard may also be used to control dynamics, phrasing, shading, articulation, and other elements of expression—depending on the design and inherent capabilities of the instrument. Another important use of the word ''keyboard'' is in historical musicology, where it means an instrument whose identity cannot be firmly established. Particularly in the 18th century, the harpsichord, the clavichord, and the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FESTAC 77
Festac '77, also known as the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (the first was in Dakar, 1966), was a major international festival held in Lagos, Nigeria, from 15 January 1977 to 12 February 1977. The month-long event celebrated African culture and showcased to the world African music, fine art, literature, drama, dance and religion. About 16,000 participants, representing 56 African nations and countries of the African Diaspora, performed at the event. Artists who performed at the festival included Stevie Wonder from United States, Gilberto Gil from Brazil, Bembeya Jazz National from Guinea, Mighty Sparrow from Trinidad and Tobago, Les Ballets Africains, South African Miriam Makeba, and Franco Luambo Makiadi. At the time it was held, it was the largest pan-African gathering to ever take place. The official emblem of the festival was a replica crafted by Erhabor Emokpae of the Benin ivory mask, royal ivory mask of Benin Empire, Benin. The hosting of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keyboardists
A keyboardist or keyboard player is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either piano, pianists or organ (music), organists. Since the mid-1960s, a plethora of new musical instruments with keyboards have come into common usage, such as synthesizers and digital piano, requiring a more general term for a person who plays them. In the 2010s, professional keyboardists in popular music often play a variety of different keyboard instruments, including piano, tonewheel organ, synthesizer, and clavinet. Some keyboardists may also play related instruments such as piano accordion, melodica, pedal keyboard, or keyboard-layout bass pedals. Notable electronic keyboardists There are many famous electronic keyboardists in metal, rock, pop and jazz music. A complete list can be found at List of keyboardists. The use of electronic keyboards grew in popularity throughout the 1960s, with many bands using the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanaian Musicians
Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Togo in the east.Jackson, John G. (2001) ''Introduction to African Civilizations'', Citadel Press, p. 201, . Ghana covers an area of , spanning diverse biomes that range from coastal savannas to tropical rainforests. With nearly 31 million inhabitants (according to 2021 census), Ghana is the second-most populous country in West Africa, after Nigeria. The capital and largest city is Accra; other major cities are Kumasi, Tamale, and Sekondi-Takoradi. The first permanent state in present-day Ghana was the Bono state of the 11th century. Numerous kingdoms and empires emerged over the centuries, of which the most powerful were the Kingdom of Dagbon in the north and the Ashanti Empire in the south. Beginning in the 15th century, the Portuguese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Deaths
This is a list of deaths of notable people, organised by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked here. 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1957 Births
1957 ( MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1957th year of the Common Era (CE) and ''Anno Domini'' (AD) designations, the 957th year of the 2nd millennium, the 57th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1950s decade. Events January * January 1 – The Saarland joins West Germany. * January 3 – Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch. * January 5 – South African player Russell Endean becomes the first batsman to be dismissed for having ''handled the ball'', in Test cricket. * January 9 – British Prime Minister Anthony Eden resigns. * January 10 – Harold Macmillan becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. * January 11 – The African Convention is founded in Dakar. * January 14 – Kripalu Maharaj is named fifth Jagadguru (world teacher), after giving seven days of speeches before 500 Hindu scholars. * January 15 – The film '' Throne of Blood'', Akira Kurosawa's reworking of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ojah Awake
''Ojah Awake'' is an album by Ghanaian Afro rock band Osibisa released in 1976 by Island Records ILPS 9411. Issued in 1995 CD format by AIM Records (AIM 1056 CD). Track listing Personnel * Teddy Osei – tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, African drums, vocals * Mac Tontoh – trumpet, flugelhorn, cabasa, bells, rattle, timbales * Sol Amarfio – drums, percussion, cowbells, bongos * Kofi Ayivor - congas, percussion * Kiki Gyan – organ, piano, clavinet, Moog synthesizer, vocals * Mike Odumusu – bass guitar, vocals * Wendell Richardson – guitar, vocals * Jake Solo – guitar on ''The Coffee Song'' and ''The Warrior'', violin on ''Cherryfield'' * Graham Smith – violin on ''Cherryfield'', backing vocals Credits * Producer – Gerry Bron * Assistant – Teddy Osei * Engineer – Ashley Howe * Assistants – John Gallen, Mark Deamley, Peter Gallen, Trevor Hallesy * Recorded at the Roundhouse Recording Studios London, 1976 * Photography and artwork concept – Graham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome Home (Osibisa Album)
''Welcome Home'' is the seventh studio album by British Afro rock band Osibisa released in 1975 by Island Records ILPS 9355. Issued in 1997 CD format by Red Steel Music Ltd. RMC 0208. Track listing Charts Personnel * Teddy Osei – African drums, flute, percussion, tenor and soprano saxophones, vocals * Mac Tontoh – trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion, didjeridu, prensa * Sol Amarfio – drums, percussion, bells, bongos, congas * Kofi Ayivor - congas, percussion * Kiki Gyan – clavinet, keyboards, organ, piano, vocals * Mike Odumusu – bass guitar, vocals * Wendell Richardson – guitar, acoustic guitar, lead vocals * Ray Allen – vibraphone * Robert Bailey – vibraphone * Barbara Thompson – vibraphone * Jean-Karl Dikoto Mandengue – bass guitar on "Uhuru" * Paul Golly – rhythm guitars on "Uhuru" * Producer – Gerry Bron * Engineer – Ashley Howe * Recorded at the Roundhouse Recording Studios, London * Cover painting – Ian Emes References * All information g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osibirock
''Osibirock'' is the sixth studio album by British Afro rock band Osibisa released in 1974 by Warner Bros. Records K56048 and WEA International WE 835. Issued in 2000 CD format by One Way Records 35165. The cover depicted Henri Rousseau's "Negro Attacked By a Jaguar". Track listing All songs arranged, performed and composed by Osibisa. Charts Personnel ;Osibisa * Teddy Osei – tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, percussion, vocals * Mac Tontoh – trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion * Sol Amarfio – drums, percussion * Kofi Ayivor - congas, percussion * Jean-Karl Dikoto Mandengue – bass guitar, percussion * Kiki Djan – keyboards, percussion * Paul Golly – guitar Production * Producer – Peter Gallen * Engineer – Ashley Howe * Art direction - Ed Thrasher * Cover co-ordinator – Gail Clark * Cover concept – Peter Gallen * Cover painting – “Negro Attacked by a Jaguar” by Henri Rousseau. * Photography – Graham Hughes References * All information gathered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HIV/AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a retrovirus. Following initial infection an individual may not notice any symptoms, or may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness. Typically, this is followed by a prolonged incubation period with no symptoms. If the infection progresses, it interferes more with the immune system, increasing the risk of developing common infections such as tuberculosis, as well as other opportunistic infections, and tumors which are rare in people who have normal immune function. These late symptoms of infection are referred to as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This stage is often also associated with unintended weight loss. HIV is spread primarily by unprotected sex (including anal and vaginal sex), contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and from mother to ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accra Mail
''Accra Daily Mail'' was an English-language daily newspaper from Accra, Ghana. The paper, which is privately owned, was started in 1998. The daily ceased publication in January 2009 due to financial problems. In April 2009 the paper was relaunched with the name ''The Mail''. Its frequency was also changed to biweekly. See also *List of newspapers in Ghana This is a list of newspapers in Ghana. In 2007, there were 136 newspapers. Not all papers currently have a website. List of newspapers See also *Media of Ghana * List of radio stations in Ghana *Telecommunications in Ghana * New media in Ghana ... References Biweekly newspapers English-language newspapers published in Africa Mass media in Accra Newspapers published in Ghana Newspapers established in 1998 {{Ghana-newspaper-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drug Addiction
Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to engage in certain behaviors, one of which is the usage of a drug, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences. Repetitive drug use often alters Brain#Function, brain function in ways that perpetuate Craving (withdrawal), craving, and weakens (but does not completely negate) self-control. This phenomenon – drugs Neuroplasticity, reshaping Human brain, brain function – has led to an understanding of addiction as a brain disorder with a complex variety of Social psychology, psychosocial as well as Neuroscience, neurobiological (and thus involuntary) factors that are implicated in addiction's development. Classic signs of addiction include Compulsive behavior, compulsive engagement in Reward system, rewarding stimuli, ''preoccupation'' with substances or behavior, and continued use despite negative consequences. Habits and patterns associated with addiction are typically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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