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Class, race and cultural identity through West African art
Artist Larry Achiampong explains how he draws on his Ghanaian heritage and colonial history to explore ideas around class, race and cultural identity.
He mixes highlife music with hiphop and video game sound effects to create a unique sound. He's just released his third album 'Untitled'.
(Photo: Larry Achiampong and the Kente cloth from his latest artwork audio work: 'Untitled'. Credit: Adrien Thibault / Larry Achiampong )
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