The dancefloor of the Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa’s Ridge Opera, was a spectacle to behold as patrons, both young and old, danced their hearts out to songs which evoked lots of nostalgia.

Master keyboardist and composer, Isaac Aryee, treated patrons of the launch of Citi FM’s annual Heritage Month programme to great neo-traditional Ghanaian music.

Isaac and his band performed songs from Osibisa, George Darko, Ben Barko, Bessa Simons, among other Ghanaian music greats.

The over two-hour event chronicled Ghana’s musical history from the pre-colonial era to date.

The performance ended with patrons practically begging for more.

The Country Director of Young Educators Foundation, Eugenia Tachie-Menson, expressed her delight after the event saying, “the songs took me back to when I was growing up. It’s been really good and that might be an understatement. I am so happy, we should be charged for this.”

“Kaleidoscope was unique,” Ghanaian satirist, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) noted.

Another patron, Akua, said she would be counting the days until next year’s edition of Kaleidoscope.

“I had a lot of fun. I wish I could have danced all night long. We have all the amazing old school music. All manner of awesome music. I just had a blast and I thank Citi FM. I look forward to doing it again next year,” she said

Citi News Caleb Kudah brings you a feel of Kaleidoscope in this report.

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By: citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The Heritage Month was launched by the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industries, Robert Ahomka Lindsay.

He used the opportunity to commend Citi FM for organising the Heritage Month which he said has helped to boost the country’s tourism sector.

Heritage Month is organised every year in March to celebrate Ghana’s culture, heritage and to promote tourism. The celebration is marked with a seven-day road trip of Ghana, on-air series on the history and dynamic cultures of Ghana and an indigenous Ghanaian music festival dubbed Music of Ghanaian Origin (MOGO).

This year’s Heritage Month also includes radio drama series.

The launch of the Heritage Month was held together with a music event dubbed Kaleidoscope which featured master keyboardist Isaac Aryee and his team.

Several dignitaries including the Mayor of Accra, Mohammed Nii Adjei Sowah, satirist Kwaku Sintim-Misa, Managing Director of the State Transport Company, (STC), Nana Akomea, among others graced the occassion.

The charged crowd at the launch of the Heritage Month were kept on their feet by the highlife songs from Isaac and his team.

Isaac and his team of bandsmen are performing some great neo-traditional music.

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By: Kwame Dadzie/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Isaac and his band performed songs from Osibisa, George Darko, Ben Barko, Bessa Simons, among other Ghanaian music colossi.

The programme dubbed ‘Kaleidoscope’ of the new additions to the activities of the Heritage Month which has for the past years projected Ghanaian heritage, culture and tourism.

Isaac Aryee is keyboardist, producer and composer who has carved an impressive niche for himself for more than 20 years in the music industry.

Currently present at the launch of the Heritage Month are the Mayor of Accra, Mohammed Nii Adjei Sowah, satirist Kwaku Sintim-Misa, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industries, Robert Ahomka Lindsay, Miss Tourism Ghana 2017, Dorothy Ndede Kojo is Miss Tourism 2017 and other dignitaries.

Heritage Month is marked with a seven-day road trip of Ghana, on-air series on the history and dynamic cultures of Ghana and an indigenous Ghanaian music festival dubbed Music of Ghanaian Origin (MOGO).

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By: Kwame Dadzie/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Heritage Month is organised every year in March to celebrate Ghana’s culture, heritage and to promote tourism. The celebration is marked with a seven-day road trip of Ghana, on-air series on the history and dynamic cultures of Ghana and an indigenous Ghanaian music festival dubbed Music of Ghanaian Origin (MOGO).

This year’s Heritage Month also includes radio drama series.

Currently present at the launch of the Heritage Month are the Mayor of Accra, Mohammed Nii Adjei Sowah, satirist Kwaku Sintim-Misa, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industries, Robert Ahomka Lindsay and other dignitaries.

Another introduction to activities for this year, ‘Kaleidoscope,’ which features master keyboardist Isaac Aryee is currently underway.

Isaac and his team of bandsmen are performing some great neo-traditional music.

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By: Kwame Dadzie/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The programme dubbed ‘Kaleidoscope,’ will have, Isaac Aryee, a master keyboardist, producer and composer who has carved an impressive niche for himself for more than 20 years in the music industry as the headline act.

This will be a special music night, which will showcase our neo-traditional music. ‘Kaleidoscope’ will also have a dance session which will feature Ghanaian music from the late 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s selected from a collection of genre.

The late 1960’s and 1970’s are considered by knowledgeable Ghanaian music lovers as The Golden Age of Ghanaian Music.

‘Kaleidoscope’ will be held at the Swiss Spirits Alisa Hotel in Accra on Saturday, 3^rd March, 2018.

This will also be the launch of the 2018 Heritage Month which comprises other activities like the annual road trip, Heritage Caravan, Wulomei Soiree, MOGO (Music Of Ghanaian Origin), radio drama series among others.

Attendance for the Kaleidoscope programme is strictly by invitation.

About Isaac Aryee

Isaac learnt how to play the keyboard on his own. When he nurtured the quest to learn how to play keyboard, he had no access to a piano at home so he employed his creative faculties and designed and drew out a one dimensional pictorial piano on his bedroom floor, using the measurements of a real piano in his uncle’s house. With his make-shift piano Isaac devoted endless hours practicing his passion and formed what can only be described as a spiritual bond with the instrument.

Constantly striving for higher levels of greatness, Isaac found himself playing in churches and in bands in his homeland, Ghana. He moved to the United Kingdom when he was 17 and pursued an education in music arrangement and production. Having mastered his craft he had finally made it.

Isaac became one of the most sought after keyboardists and performed countless gigs with an envious plethora of artists and bands including McFly, WestLife, Osibisa, Mory Kante ,Will Young, Skunk Anansie, Elton John, and Lionel Richie amongst many others.

After years of working with many of the World’s greatest musicians, Isaac has decided to return home to Ghana to dedicate his time, skill and craft to working with local talent. He mentors young musicians to develop and hone their musical and artistic skills. He is a regular resource person for Yamaha, Korge, Roland and Dexibell.

Isaac, through his vast experience with different music genres found himself drawn towards a unique musical blend. Isaac has recently released his first solo album, “On a Serious Note”, recorded and produced by himself.  The album, which is a contemporary fusion of traditional gospel, world music and jazz, was launched last year.

Apart from his skill as contemporary concert pianist and keyboardist, Isaac can function as a music director and he also offers training for worship teams, choral groups and music ensembles in general.

As a composer, he has a demonstrable experience in writing scores/music for Films, TV, Jingles etc.

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By: Kwame Dadzie/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The programme dubbed ‘Kaleidoscope,’ will have, Isaac Aryee , a master keyboardist, producer and composer who has carved an impressive niche for himself for more than 20 years in the music industry as the headline act.

This will be a special music night, which will showcase our neo-traditional music. ‘Kaleidoscope’ will also have a dance session which will feature Ghanaian music from the late 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s selected from a collection of genre.

The late 1960’s and 1970’s are considered by knowledgeable Ghanaian music lovers as The Golden Age of Ghanaian Music.

‘Kaleidoscope’ will be held at the Swiss Spirits Alisa Hotel in Accra on Saturday, 3^rd March, 2018. This will also be the launch of the 2018 Heritage Month which comprises other activities like the annual road trip, Heritage Caravan, Wulomei Soiree, MOGO (Music Of Ghanaian Origin), radio drama among others.

This programme is strictly by invitation.

About Isaac Aryee

Isaac learnt how to play the keyboard on his own. When he nurtured the quest to learn how to play keyboard, he had no access to a piano at home so he employed his creative faculties and designed and drew out a one dimensional pictorial piano on his bedroom floor, using the measurements of a real piano in his uncle’s house. With his make-shift piano Isaac devoted endless hours practicing his passion and formed what can only be described as a spiritual bond with the instrument.

Constantly striving for higher levels of greatness, Isaac found himself playing in churches and in bands in his homeland, Ghana. He moved to the United Kingdom when he was 17 and pursued an education in music arrangement and production. Having mastered his craft he had finally made it.

Isaac became one of the most sought after keyboardists and performed countless gigs with an envious plethora of artists and bands including McFly, WestLife, Osibisa, Mory Kante ,Will Young, Skunk Anansie, Elton John, and Lionel Richie amongst many others.

After years of working with many of the World’s greatest musicians, Isaac has decided to return home to Ghana to dedicate his time, skill and craft to working with local talent. He mentors young musicians to develop and hone their musical and artistic skills. He is a regular resource person for Yamaha, Korge, Roland and Dexibell.

Isaac, through his vast experience with different music genres found himself drawn towards a unique musical blend. Isaac has recently released his first solo album, “On a Serious Note”, recorded and produced by himself.  The album, which is a contemporary fusion of traditional gospel, world music and jazz, was launched last year.

Apart from his skill as contemporary concert pianist and keyboardist, Isaac can function as a music director and he also offers training for worship teams, choral groups and music ensembles in general.

As a composer, he has a demonstrable experience in writing scores/music for Films, TV, Jingles etc.

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By: Kwame Dadzie/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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