Aloha-Africa is a cultural exchange program on Kauai hosting musicians and dancers from Ghana, West Africa.
Photo: Danny Hashimoto
Aloha Africa 2009: Nii Anang, Obuobi Ashong, and Ernest Borketey with cultural director Kumu Hula Jessi Jardin of Ka Imi Na Aoao O Hawaii Nei.
Introducing: "A Highlife Journey." Ernest, Nii Anang, and Obuobi play Ghana folk music on Kauai.
Produced by Bruce Orth, Borthracing Records, 2009.
Listen to 2 songs from the album:
Alemi - a traditional Highlife song
You Can't Lie to Me - an original song composed by Nii Anang
Download the CD "A Highlife Journey:"
Purchase and download "A Highlife Journey" from Drumskull Drums for $10
Trip to Senegal, West Africa with Ousmane Sall
Feb. 20 to March 10, 2010 - View more information.
Mahalo for your kindness to these men of Ghana and for your aloha in helping them to fulfill themselves in their passion while trying to earn a living for their families. I am pleased to have witnessed...the wonderful performances that these men and your troupe give. A big WOW! from me.
Anne O'Malley - Kauai People
Mahalo from Aloha-Africa to:
Ron Mayer Web Design
Bruce Orth, Borth Racing Records
808-639-4150 borthracing@yahoo.com
Dr. Stan Schiller, the Aloha Eye Doctor
Kauai Eyecare 246-8855. eyedr@aloha.net
Dr. Catherine Downey, Naturopathic Medicine
808-828-6153 catherine@laolahealth.com
Dr. David Rovinsky, Chief of the Bone & Joint Center
Kauai Medical Clinic 245-1523
Dr. Tyler Chihara, Podiatry
Kauai Medical Clinic 245-1523
Dr. Chris Elliott, Emergency Medicine
Wilcox Hospital
Taj Jure, Anahata Spiritual Spa
808-652-3698
