Call for applications: African Music Showcase in Ghana

The showcase is the brainchild of the Music and Cultural Heritage Foundation (MCHF), which was established in June 2020 with the vision of promoting African music and cultural diversity, as well as to serve as a platform for young people to express their talents.

The concert series follows the MCHF Week held in June, and forms part of a number of activities by the MCHF to help emerging musicians realise their artistic potential. They include online artist development seminars, recording projects, cultural competitions for students and traditional instrument workshops, among others.

The organisers say that the 1 October concert will also afford participants a much-needed opportunity for networking and exposure.

Applications are open to musicians of all nationalities who are 18 years and above.

Interested musicians can apply by sending an email to [email protected].

The application deadline is 31 August.

“It’s been some time since Ghana experienced a showcase of this nature,” MCHF founder Padmore Owusu Kwarteng told Music In Africa. “There are very few avenues for young people to showcase their craft, so I decided to do this to help promote their talents while keeping them away from social vices. The goal is to also ensure that the participating musicians benefit from their craft and promote African music as a whole.”

The African Music Showcase will take place at the Afrik Gardens in Dansoman, Accra, from 8pm.

For further enquiries, call or message Kwarteng on +233 27 223 0267.