The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has announced plans to hold a Ghana Music Festival every December as part of their efforts to promote Ghanaian music.
The event would draw music lovers and people from the diaspora throughout the holiday season, according to Bessa Simons, President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), in a recent interview with Graphic Showbiz.
Regarding the festival’s ability to improve Ghanaian music and increase its appeal on a national and worldwide level, he was upbeat.
“We are planning to host a Ghana music festival every December for tourists and visitors to enjoy. This festival is going to bring music from all regions of Ghana and it is going to be so big. So let’s embrace our music, listen to our music, get used to our music, download our music and support our local artistes”, he added.
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He emphasized that it is everyone’s duty to promote a deeper appreciation for Ghanaian music and urged people to actively participate in and celebrate their cultural heritage throughout the year.
“We encourage every radio station to play more Ghanaian music. You know, the more you hear your music, the more you get used to and it becomes embedded in us and we enjoy it more. It doesn’t have to be only December”, he advised.
In an effort to highlight Ghana’s rich musical and cultural legacy to visitors, Bessa Simons also revealed plans to present musicians and cultural troupes at several tourist destinations around the nation.
He stated that tourists should be allowed to experience music and dance as well as the physical beauty of the destinations, as they were being deprived of these cultural enrichment opportunities.
