{"id":8699,"date":"2024-05-20T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=8699"},"modified":"2024-05-20T09:00:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T09:00:55","slug":"tgma-should-create-a-category-for-acapella-music-alabaster-box-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=8699","title":{"rendered":"TGMA should create a category for Acapella music \u2013 Alabaster Box group"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghana\u2019s leading all-male acapella group and composers of \u2018Welcome<\/strong><\/em>,\u2019 the Alabaster Box, has called for the inclusion of an acapella music category at the prestigious Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).<\/p>\n

Speaking in an interview with Asieduwaa Akumia on\u00a0Joy Prime<\/strong>\u2019s\u00a0Prime Morning<\/em>\u00a0show, the group lead known for soul-stirring vocal harmonies and innovative arrangements, Samuel Dowuona said that such a category would not only showcase the rich diversity of Ghana\u2019s music scene but also inspire more artists to explore the acapella genre.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe probably need to create a specific category for acapella music in the Ghana Music Award scheme,\u201d he told the presenter.<\/p>\n

Mr. Dowuona explained why such a category is necessary, recounting how the group was denied a GMA award because they were paired with an artiste who sings with musical instruments.<\/p>\n

As a result, he argued about the importance of providing a platform for acapella artistes years ago but was ignored.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was a time Ghana Music Awards paired us against one male artiste who plays the instrument but doesn\u2019t sing acapella, and there was a debate on TV and radio, and one of the pundits argued that we don\u2019t sing with instruments but listening to their vocal dexterity; they don\u2019t go off key; turn off the music from the other man\u2019s voice, and let\u2019s listen to his voice alone and compare with theirs, then we can know who should qualify as a male artiste, because it is not a popularity contest but a technical thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut the other pundit argued that the guy is more popular than Alabaster Box. So, on the back of that, I made an argument because I don\u2019t think this comparison is fair,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Samuel Dowuona \u2013 Lead Vocalist of Alabaster Box Music Group<\/em><\/p>\n

He believes that the competition would not be fair if there\u2019s no category for acapella music, revealing that the absence of such a category in the awards would create an unbalanced playing field.<\/p>\n

Mr. Dowuona added that the organisers need to recognise the unique technical mastery and skill required in the genre.<\/p>\n\n

The Alabaster Box\u2019s lead vocalist\u2019s remarks underscore the belief that recognising acappella music at the TGMA would promote a more balanced and comprehensive representation of the diverse talents within Ghana\u2019s music industry.<\/p>\n

This, in turn, would enable the awards to maintain their integrity and focus on the technical aspects of music production rather than simply rewarding artists based on popularity and commercial success.<\/p>\n

Known for their powerful harmonies and soulful performances, Alabaster Box captivates audiences with their renditions of both contemporary and traditional Ghanaian songs.<\/p>\n

This musical ensemble comprising four individuals has carved a special place in the hearts of music enthusiasts, both in Ghana and beyond, with their renditions of contemporary and traditional Ghanaian songs that resonate deep within the soul.<\/p>\n

The brains behind the famous \u2018Welcome\u2019 song are exceptionally talented vocalists and have masterfully blended their voices as instruments to create a symphony of sound that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries.<\/p>

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