Instrumentation :
DJ 1 Stone - deejay
Jamon - sax
Anjolee - vocals
Danny - percussion
Wanlov - vocals/dondo (talking drum)/atenteben (bamboo flute)
Biography :
'e dey rap like dondo (he raps like a talking drum)'
Kubolor (coo-bor-law) – A person stuck between the natural and 'new way'
of doing things.
Wanlov The Kubolor was born in Ploiesti, Romania, and grew up in Accra,
Ghana. Both his parents were collectors of world music and art, influencing him to have a more diverse perspective; evident in his insightful consciousness and presentation of the human experience.
Musical and personal growth facilitated the development of Wanlov’s unique sound; the fusion of Hiphop and West African music, created what he calls 'Kubolor' music. Rather than modifying his style to fit the mold of pre-existing genres, Wanlov created a space to share his music
comfortably. The decision of non-conformity extends from the need for each person to realize and honor their uniqueness, which Wanlov does with great fervor. He hopes to inspire others to go the road less traveled; to create a personal evolutionary path for positive change.
In recent years Wanlov has collaborated with Blay Ambolley, Ghana's Rap
pioneer and Highlife legend, as well as other well respected artists. Wanlov has performed at numerous universities, theatres, & club venues throughout the United States; with radio play in Africa, Europe, Australia, North and South America.
Wanlov's life-force, pure talent, and lyrical skill always engage listeners as he entertains, informs and shares. As the nexus of “Kubolor” music, he is adamant about positively impacting the quality of life for all in Africa and abroad. Via his inspirational lyrics he plans to continue promoting truth, sharing solutions, and spreading love.
Website :
www.wanlov.com
DISCOGRAPHY:
Pureafricanz - Feel Ma Talent - 2005 - Available at cdbaby.com & on
iTunes.
RADIO:
Wanlov is streamed online and gets radio airplay in the Africa, Europe,
Australia, North and South America.
Online Streams:
Africanhiphopradio.com
Afrodicia.com
Blackmic.com
KPFK.org
Mtaafm.com
One Harmony Radio
Airplay:
Vibe FM - Accra, Ghana
Radio Gold - Accra, Ghana
KPFK 90.7 FM - Los Angleles, CA
KCRW 89.9 FM - Los Angles, CA
BBC 1xtra - United Kingdom
RTE 2fm - Ireland
Madres del Plaza de Mayo AM 530 - Argentina
PAST EVENTS:
Project Blowed, Leimert Park, CA - (Numerous Appearances 2004 - 2006)
KPFK Afrodicia Radio, Hollywood, CA - numerous live appearances including but not limited to January 2005; July 2005; December 2005;
March 2006; May 2006
Shadow Zu featuring Wanlov at The Joint, Los Angeles, CA - 1/20/05
UCLA TransAfrica Forum After Party, KAOS Network, Los Angeles, CA -
1/22/05
Black History Month Celebration, Mount St. Mary’s College, CA - 02/05
Fowler Out Loud, U.C.L.A, Fowler Museum of Natural History – Los
Angeles, CA - 5/12/05
UC Davis Black Family Day, University of California at Davis, Davis, CA -
5/21/05
Annual Ghanaian Festival, Orange County Fair Grounds, NY - 8/6/05
Annansi Clothing Launch, Lavagina Lounge, Manhattan, NY - 9/7/05
African Student Union Awards Banquet, Rutgers University, New
Brunswick, NJ - 11/05
Club Ripple, Brooklyn, NY – 11/05
Ghana’s Big Four Tour, Richmond, VA - 12/05
End of the Weak - The Pyramid, Manhattan, NY - 12/05
The Griot’s Café, Long Beach, CA - 12/17/05
Ghanaian Banquet, Hollywood Park Casino, Los Angeles, CA - 12/24/05
Afrobeat No Go Die, with AfroBeat Down Band,Temple Bar, Santa Monica,
CA - 3/11/06
Bohemian Sundays, Club FaisDoDo, Los Angeles, CA - 4/13/06
UCLA African Festival, Tom Bradley International Hall, Los Angeles, CA -
4/20/06
Afrobeat No Go Die, Temple Bar, Santa Monica, CA - 5/27/06
“Prisons Suck” Underground Hiphop Event, Watts Towers, Watts, CA –
6/4/06
International Indigenous Hiphop Festival, Self Help Graphix, Montebello, CA - 8/12/06
Bohemian Sundays, Club FaisDoDo, Los Angeles, CA - 8/27/06
Afrobeat No Go Die!, Temple Bar, Santa Monica, CA - 9/23/06
Samburu Project Fundraiser, Anthony Nex Studios, Culver City, CA -
10/13/06
Fela Kuti Day, Kaos Network, Leimert Park, CA - 10/28/06
People's Paradise, Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C - 11/12/06
Afrobeat-Zouk, Café Club Fais DoDo, Los Angeles, CA – 11/16/06
Bling & Blood, Lava Gina Lounge, New York, NY - 12/16/06
Live Sundays, Sunny's Spot, Leimert Park, CA - 01/21/07, 01/28/07, &
02/04/07
Pan African Film Festival "Ghana Night," Mattye's Bistro, Los Angeles, CA
- 02/17/07
Pan African Film Festival & CSAfrica after-party, Fais Do-Do, Los Angeles,
CA - 02/18/07
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