Universities should save Ghana’s music heritage -Dela Botri
Singer and composer Dela Botri has praised the University of Education, Winneba for its efforts to preserve Ghanaian musical heritage, warning that failure to institutionalise the teaching of traditional music could eventually leave Ghanaians dependent on foreigners to learn their own culture. Speaking in an interview with Kafui Dey, Dela Botri said institutions of higher […] The post…
Singer and composer Dela Botri has commended the University of Education, Winneba for its commitment to safeguarding Ghana's musical heritage. He cautioned that neglecting the academic teaching of traditional music could leave Ghanaians reliant on foreigners to learn their own culture. Dela Botri emphasized the crucial role universities play in documenting, teaching and modernizing Ghana's musical traditions.
He specifically praised the university's efforts in preserving Highlife music, highlighting the important contributions made by the university's professors. Dela Botri warned that failure to expand similar initiatives could result in Ghana losing control over its cultural heritage, as future generations might be forced to learn their heritage from outsiders.
He urged for increased collaboration between universities and experienced musicians and cultural practitioners, suggesting that experts like himself could assist in modernizing traditional music while preserving its cultural essence. Dela Botri called for stakeholders to provide opportunities for experienced musicians to contribute to the preservation and development of Ghana's musical heritage.
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