ankobra
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At present I am the only permanent member of the band, other participants in the band may not have realized they were actively recording a track for public release but have no objection to the recordings, that is because some are animals and some are spirits.
Originally the band was called N P C- Noise Prevention Control and it's sole purpose was to block out the depressing sounds which bombard our daily lives, just normal for most people, but not for me , sounds more like the theme tune to the Triumph of Death (painting by Pieter Bruegel in 1562). The band started in 2001 and benefited from the availability of various psychotropic plants which were legal until 18th July 2005 when Satanic forces succeeded in banning them.
Originally the band was called N P C- Noise Prevention Control and it's sole purpose was to block out the depressing sounds which bombard our daily lives, just normal for most people, but not for me , sounds more like the theme tune to the Triumph of Death (painting by Pieter Bruegel in 1562). The band started in 2001 and benefited from the availability of various psychotropic plants which were legal until 18th July 2005 when Satanic forces succeeded in banning them.
Why this name?
For information on how I got this name check out www.artuk.com/artists/ankobra
Do you play live?
The best live show I ever played was on Tokpo Island with Ade' Odus in 1975, another good one was on top of cliff at Almeria to an audience all tripping on microdots in 1974. These days I play to the birds and insects when I get a chance.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It allows for more freedom of speech and the opportunity for artists to play something different from the mediocre mainstream music overdose.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
ha! ha! ha!
Your influences?
Zaire 70's - 80's Music, Kenya Benga Music, Hi-Life Music, Ju-Ju Music, Psychedelic Acid Rock Music, Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart, Stockhausen, Hawaiian and Traditional African Music.
Favorite spot?
Many places in Ghana
Equipment used:
Fake Stratocaster, Artisan Hawaiian Guitar, Bass Guitar, Fender Acoustic Guitar, East African Mbiras, Nigerian Talking Drum, Ghanaian Agogos, Marracas, Jaws Harp, Korg AX1000G, Korg AX3000, Panasonic Mini-Disc, Yamaha MT120S 4 Track Tape Recorder, Reason 3, Cubase.
Anything else...?
Ankobra is also an experienced Contemporary Visual Artist, permanent displays at Sterns World Cafe' (London W1), and Museo d' Erotica (Ramblas, Barcelona).
You can see images at: www.artuk.com/artists/ankobra
You can see images at: www.artuk.com/artists/ankobra