Ata Kak, the Ghanaian pop enigma, by many considered to be a true legend, is joining our EU/UK roster! You may (or may not) know the story about his iconic album ‘Obaa Sima‘, which he self-released in 1994, largely unnoticed.
Fast forward to 2002: American musicologist Brian Shimkovitz stumbled upon a cassette copy on the streets of Cape Coast, Ghana. That discovery became the spark for his now-renowned blog/label, Awesome Tapes From Africa, where he shared the album in 2006. Interest in Ata Kak’s infectious sound began to grow in the West, prompting Brian to launch a years-long search for the mysterious artist.
In 2014, Shimkovitz finally tracked him down and Ata Kak was astonished to learn that his music had found a cult following abroad. The album was officially reissued in March 2015 via Awesome Tapes From Africa, earning widespread acclaim, sparking a global rediscovery of Ata Kak.
Keep your eyes peeled for tour announcements coming soon! More info here.