Legon Palmwine Band

The Legon Palmwine Band is a young and exciting exponent of the palmwine music tradition whose appearance on the local music scene has revitalized a music tradition that was on the brink of fading. The band consists of a dynamic and versatile group of young men whose love for music and their cultural heritage has led them to carry on the works of pioneers of palmwine music, like the legendary Koo Nimo. Showcasing the unique features of Ghanaian palmwine music, the Legon Palmwine Band brings a contemporary interpretation to a music tradition characterized by intricate rhythmic fingerpicking fused with indigenous Akan anansesem storytelling style and laced with local Akan vocal harmonies. Since its formation in Legon, the band has established itself on the live music scene in Accra. They have performed on several platforms, including the 10th African Cultural Calabash Festival in Durban, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022, and featured on CNN's Inside Africa. Their debut album, titled "Legon Abrabɔ" (university life), was released in 2020 to rave reviews and has recently released a single titled "Ɛtoɔ" (Tax), which is making waves in the country.

Samuel Agyeman Boahen (guitar/vocals), Edwin Akwei Brown (kpanlogo drums [percussion]), Seth Kpodo (vocals/frikyiwa [castanet], Albert Owusu Brown (vocals/shakers/premprensiwa), and Eric Sunu Doe (guitar/premprensiwa/vocals) constitute the membership of the Legon Palmwine Band.