The call-and-response pattern that forms the backbone of West African music.

Making shekere from calabash gourd. The beaded instrument that accompanies everything.

Teaching a rhythm workshop in Kumasi. Twenty students, twenty drums, one heartbeat.

Collaborative session with a kora player from Gambia. String meets skin.

Gear review: Finally tested that synth everyone's been talking about. Honest thoughts.

The economics of being a traditional musician in modern Ghana.

Throwback to my first gig ever. Played to 12 people. Now look where we are.

The spiritual role of drumming in Akan culture. These rhythms carry messages.

My drum collection: Fontomfrom, kpanlogo, djembe. Each voice is different.

Hand technique masterclass: Bass tone, open tone, slap. Three sounds, infinite music.