Although Ghanas live music scene experienced a setback during a musical curfew in the 1960s, live concerts are still an important part of the Ghanaian culture. Here is a growing list of venues and events in and around Accra:

Alliance Francaise Airport Residential Area Accra	Wednesdays, 8pm Live performances of traditional culture groups, High Live, Reggae etc.
Big Milly's Backyard Kokrobite www.bigmilly.com	Friday evenings: Live culture groups at the beach with bonfire and barbeque Saturday nights: Live Band (Reggae or Highlife) under the palm trees
Labadi Beach La, Accra	Wednesday nights: Reggae Night with bonfire at the beach Life performances
Akuma Village near Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Accra	Friday nights: Reggae Night under the palm trees with view over the ocean
Academy of Music and Arts Kokrobite	Saturdays and Sundays: Traditional drumming and dancing with Mustapha Tettey Addy and the Royal Obonu Drummers
Bywel Bar Osu, Accra	Thursday nights: Live music by Alpha Waves Band (Hits, Reggae, Jazz, Highlife etc.)
Taverna Tropicana near Nima Police Station Ring Road Central Accra	Friday and Saturday nights: Live music (Jazz, Highlife, Evergreens etc.)
National Theatre Accra	Concerts and performances are listed in the local media

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Do you want to experience traditional Ghanaian music in the most authentic way? Attend one of Ghanas countles festivals, that take place all year round in every corner of the country.
Below are just a few listed:

Homowo Festival Greater Accra Region August/September	Homowo means "looting the hunger". This harvest festival is celebrated by the Ga people. It originates from a period of great famine, which was followed by a bumper harvest. During the month-long festival, the Ga chiefs are followed by drummers, dancers and singers through their areas.
Asafotu-Fiam Festival Ada, Greater Accra last Thursday of July - first weekend of August	This warriors festival is celebrated by the people of Ada. It comemmorates the victories and the warriors that fell on the battlefield. The colourful processions of the chiefs and traditional military groups are accompanied by drumming, dancing and singing.
Aboakyir Festival Winneba first Saturday of May	Aboakyir means "dear hunt". This popular festival is celebrated by the people of Winneba. It begins with a competitive dear hunt between two traditional warrior groups. The processing of the chiefs and warrior groups accompanied by music and dancing is the highlight of the adventurous event.
Bakatue Festival Elmina, Central Region first Tuesday of July	Bakatue means "opening of the Benya Lagoon into the sea". It symbolizes the beginning of a new fishing season, which is the main livelihood of the people of Elmina. The splendid ceremonies include processions, a durbar of chiefs and a colourful regatta of canoes on the Benya Lagoon.
Kundum Festival Western Region August - November	Kundum is celebrated by the coastal tribes of the Western Region. Beginning in August in Takoradi, the festival moves West from town to town at weekly intervals. Traditional drumming and dancing are of great importance during the festival.

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Do you stay in Europe but don't want to miss great African music? Visit one of these festivals! They feature great artists and every year attract thousands of European and African fans alike:

Afro-Pfingsten Festival Winterthur, Switzerland	www.africa.ch The Afro-Pfingsten Festival has been taking place for 18 years, offering concerts, workshops, Africa market, world bazar, film festival, art exhibitions and more. The 20th Afro-Pfingsten Festival will take place 28th May - 1st June 2009!
Africa Festival Wuerzburg, Germany	www.africafestival.org The Africa Festival has been taking place for 19 years and has become Europes biggest festival for African music and culture. The 21st Africa Festival will take place in May 2009!
Africa Oye Liverpool, UK	www.africaoye.com The largest free African music festival in the UK! The next Africa Oye will take place in June 2009!

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