One musician in Ghana remained unaware that his energetic music had gained a global following until a label owner spent years searching for him.
Synopsis
One musician in Ghana remained unaware that his energetic music had gained a global following until a label owner spent years searching for him.
Synopsis
Brian Shimkovitz, founder of Awesome Tapes From Africa, discovers the music of Ghanaian artist Ata Kak. The artist, unaware of his global fanbase, remains unknown even in his hometown. The search for Ata Kak spans several years. Eventually, Shimkovitz finds leads that bring him back to Ghana. Ata Kak - Time Bomb covers this quest and the reunion, illustrating how music connects audiences across distances and time. The documentary runs 25 minutes and was released in 2017.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Ata Kak, the Ghanaian musician behind the music.
- Find out how Shimkovitz discovered Ata Kak's tunes.
- See the cultural impact of hiplife music.
Did You Know
- Ata Kak's music was unknown even in his hometown in Ghana.
- Brian Shimkovitz spent years searching for Ata Kak after discovering his music.
- The film has a runtime of 25 minutes.
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Who is Ata Kak?
Ata Kak is a Ghanaian musician known for his energetic and ecstatic music, which gained international popularity after being discovered by Brian Shimkovitz.
What year was the documentary 'Ata Kak - Time Bomb' released?
The documentary 'Ata Kak - Time Bomb' was released in 2017.
How long is the documentary 'Ata Kak - Time Bomb'?
The documentary has a duration of 25 minutes.
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