Six Strings and a Note: Legendary Agya Koo Nimo in His Own Words

Six Strings and a Note is a compelling and relevant portrait of the artistic life of Daniel Kwabena Boa Amponsah known around the world by his stage name Koo Nimo. Written with a curiosity simplicity and a keen memory for detail the book takes us on a journey through Koo Nimos work as an artist and also as a man with a deep affection for his culture.From the quiet Ghanaian village where he grew up to the popular concert halls leading international universities and renowned institutions Koo Nimos life is nearly a century of extraordinary subplots to a story of hope determination and a boundless love for guitar music.Celebrated in his native Ghana for his infusion of traditional motifs into mainstream music and his influence on the Addadam music styles and palm-wine guitar Koo Nimo unveiled Asante culture to audiences all over the world.A fine blend of a vivid recollection of a memoir and an authenticity woven into a biography to give the reader a richer encounter with Koo Nimos life lessons challenges and successes through his life and work.A father a poet a folk musician a teacher and a philosopher Koo Nimo would say I did not set out to become another [Andrés] Segovia. All I have is my culture my story and my song and I have to do my best for the sake of a generation who will be listening and learning long after I am gone.A must-read for all international music enthusiasts.