Ata Kak - Time Bomb | Red Bull Music Academy

► Subscribe to Red Bull Music Academy: win.gs/Subscri...
After Awesome Tapes From Africa's Brian Shimkovitz found the energetic, ecstatic music of Ghanaian musician Ata Kak, the tunes became beloved around the world. It was all unbeknownst to the artist himself -- his music was even unknown to those living in his hometown in Ghana. Years of tireless searching ensued, and eventually, the Los Angeles-based label owner found a lead.
Ata Kak - Time Bomb follows the search that Shimkovitz undertook as well as the visit to Ghana that took place once he found him. It is a celebration of great tunes and how, when it hits the right audience at the right time, music can touch people in a way that you never imagined.
► daily.redbullm...
#AtaKak #Ghanaianmusic #RedBullMusicAcademy
__________________________
The film was shot and directed by Nathan Corbin and Tony Lowe.
The Red Bull Music Academy is a global music institution committed to fostering creativity in music. We celebrate music, its culture, and the transformative minds behind it. Begun in 1998, the Academy has taken the core principles that underlie its annual workshop for selected participants and applied this curatorial approach to events, lectures, and city-wide festivals throughout the year.
► Visit Red Bull TV: win.gs/1uy4YFF
► Subscribe to our KZbin Channel: win.gs/Subscri...
► Visit our official website: win.gs/avjLrK
► Our latest videos on KZbin: bit.ly/12nkX7h
► Follow us on Twitter: bit.ly/Lx4wQy
► Like us on Facebook: on. 12N5Ch0

[@RBMA]

Read more on Ata Kak here... ► daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/10/ata-kak-film

[@Javaridm]

23yr old Ghanaian here and this is my first time hearing about ATA Kak and I’m thrillled ❤🇬🇭

[@finn22ethan]

Ata Kak showing and talking about his garden makes me unbelievably happy

[@adamgreen3555]

I pledge to live the Ata Kak lifestyle

[@blowrueow2064]

I pledge to live the Ata Kak lifestyle

[@5291982]

@@blowrueow2064 I AM ATA KAK

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I'll try to keep this in mind from now on.

[@uyuyuy_bajura]

This may be one the finest pieces of cultural documentation I have ever seen. Ata's and Ghanian people positive approach to the life in a developing country (I come from a similar country, Costa Rica, pardon my English) touches me down deep. Thanks to Brian and the people of RBMA.

[@elsiemabel]

This is what humanity is about

[@kwesine]

I just loved this... I was watching it with a stupid smile on my face all the time. I'm trully happy for this gentleman, which i've been hearing for a couple a months now. But this video... It reminds me how music is so essential and precious and meaningful in our lives. I discovered my father's album on spotify months ago and it felt like i was born again. I allways told my friends that my father was a musician, but never had the proof cause we didnt actually owned the cd or tape of it. Then this day i searched for my dad's artistic name on the internet, "Camucuço" and there it was. Someone just uploaded the full album on Spotify. It felt like a miracle. I actually remmembered some of the songs and i wanted to cry so much. I recognized my dad's voice. It was trully amazing. And this video just reminded me of that. To be born again to a memory or a reality we thought it had vanished. My father had become my hero again. So thank you so much for this. And thank you Ata Kak for your addicting music. It's when you know you're being blessed.

[@butterface2005]

Kwesi Line if im right it camacuço’s from sao tomé right? i will check him out

[@kwesine]

@@butterface2005 Indeed he is! I feel like I have to thank you for hearing him out :D

[@iliam_cl]

Aguante Ata Kak

[@Alex-km7so]

Ata Kak is the best!

[@themanonthemoon111]

What an inspiring guy. So happy success came to him eventually. Fully deserved!

[@CrisAlbano]

ata kak was a great discovery for me last year but this mini-doc is sooooooo much broader in so many aspects. im in love with ata kak human being.

[@avemedina]

The most beautiful story ever. Bless ata kak. Peace.

[@blacklava4978]

This was beautiful, great job. Very pleased to have seen him living out the music career he deserves this year at Glastonbury. What a brilliant character he is!

[@god6384]

makes me cry how enthoustic this guy is. This guy is awesome

[@Seawithinyou]

I became hooked on Aka Kak, when my lovely daughter suddenly played his song Daa Nyinaa! Love It 💃💖

[@riverriverchang5487]

lots of thanks to whoever made this documentary. ata kak is a hidden gem.

[@domgreen1859]

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY! LOVE YOU ATA! ❤️

[@kwameobiri-korang9204]

Lovely, and many thanks for this great documentary. I am a Ghanaian and proud of your works and for putting us on the map. Finally Atta can reap what he sowed many years ago. The mystery surrounding this is amazing

[@Badomen_5150]

thx for letting us know everywhere about ATA KAK

[@Xovent]

I know Ata Kak from years, but I recently got my hands on this documentation. Love this guy, love the music, thanks Red Bull for sharing his story worldwide!

[@mattyb.6897]

Crying tears of joy! So happy for Ata Kak- such a beautiful soul and so happy that he has a chance now to share his amazing music with so many. A heartwarming story for the ages! Make beautiful things, be curious, and share your joy with the world!!

[@patrickscottwalsh]

just saw him and his band last night - it was incredible

[@jukpulfer]

this is honestly way too beautiful to be real

[@puigdelopez]

The hidden potential of Africa is amazing. That's a really interesting document, I would love to see that more artist like him coming to fame and kick the commercial shitty music.

[@Myeah]

what an inspiring guy! love his music and his philosophy on life. MORE power to him and the beautiful people of Ghana!

[@Faintedisnumber1]

this is the coolest shit ever

[@vincentoscare3730]

this makes me sosososo happy

[@reubenbf]

gosh I'm so happy this exists

[@t4exanadu]

This was wonderful. Every time I see Ata Kak in interviews or playing live, he always seems so joyous, so happy to be doing what he's doing. I admire that. It's hard not to smile when you see performing!

[@NicolasAndreSamp]

Africa is full of talented people but with a HUGE lack of opportunities.

[@akwasiakoto1153]

Atta kak is an inspiration to me.

[@juanmiguelmarin5008]

Only 71k views for this short doc? Let’s change that.

[@antoniobortolussi5686]

I discovered his music last year thanks to my friend without watching this video and i love it

[@m4r1w4r4]

long live Ata Kak

[@JovanJocacs]

Thank you for a good vibes and energy. Greetings from Serbia.

[@zofiawilczek8482]

I love you Mr. Kak

[@HarrisonHoude]

Ata Kak is my new favorite artist somehow stumbled upon it - then found this video. Thank you for making this doc !

[@kwesi_brew]

Legendary ATA KAK

[@klick_klack]

whos still watchiung this in 2022? ata kak army!!

[@paasolo8202]

💪

[@spencer_abrams]

so great. ata kak inspires me in a spiritual way.

[@AissataArt]

I wasn’t expecting this! What a pleasure this was. Ata I loved your “odd” song Aba Sima , I could never explain why it made me happy. Now that I,’ve seen your story, it makes sense. You are fab! The fan that looked for you and make this great documentary is to be praised. Great and passionate work. Bravo

[@B33lzebob]

He seems not even mad about his brother publishing his album and stealing his profit. Don't know if this is sad or inspiring.

[@god6384]

most african people don't care especially when they live abroad cause they want to support their familys far away. They are not like western people and usually give away all their belongings to said family. Even sometimes to the point it's unhealthy for their financial situation abroad. That's why a lot of africans get stuck in a viscious cycle of being poor and never gaining any wealth.

[@vamosindeed5228]

This is such a good story and documentary it deserves way more attention. Ata Kak ftw!

[@jarretthayman1342]

Ata Kak is a king.

[@Blarm]

obaa oba oba ba baba simma big ups the ataaaa

[@Butsi_9]

beautiful soul

[@petermcpartland9682]

What an immersive documentary... thanks JC for this rabbit hole

[@jacobscerri8253]

WE LOVE YOU ATA KAK!!!

[@winstonsmith3225]

HERMOSO

[@benalexander9955]

big big love for this one. ata is a treasure.

[@alexsafonov7270]

Amazing, interesting. Missing a few parts of the story that we may never know. but that's ok. He is so positive and happy.

[@keithwahrer2223]

Amazing man, music and story!

[@GoldenWa]

Very, very, very inspiring. Thank you Ata for such a lovely story. Sending lots of love from Slovakia

[@drmarkchang]

Time Bomb is dope

[@camillajanes]

phenomenal story, and beautifully made documentary. i love this so much, thank you to all who made this happen

[@davidwyatt850]

Beautiful, warm-hearted documentary - thanks to everyone involved. Sits very easily beside that other great docu of African music, about Staff Benda Bilili, and shares with it the same genuiness and warm-heartedness. Great work.

[@XxxkenzaxxX]

This is huge!!

[@thepaperthepen]

great story, thanks for sharing

[@aheemsosa]

So inspiring

[@riverriverchang5487]

I want a copy so bad

[@Finitan]

How is this only 30k views? This is amazing.

[@dorontsur]

What an amazing, inspiring person. Hope he'll have another record out.

[@MoonLanta]

Do we know what kind of yamaha psr keyboard was featured on the legendary album? Or drum machine???

[@applefame123]

Such positive vibes 🌼🌼🌼

[@extracredit8414]

Beautiful film. Thank you. Thank you, Ata Kak!

[@kevink3990]

I cried a little

[@johnjohn119]

What!?!?! I can’t believe this exists!

[@thatawaygaming3439]

I was way too high to watch @19:02 . That segment blew my mind.

[@titobalkani8240]

Thataway Gaming for real, I'm with you on that.

[@therealparanormale]

WE love AWESOMENESS

[@AustynRich]

Fire!

[@TTuoTT]

Born a Legend

[@sohammukherji7370]

this is my new favorite video

[@NitroM5]

best documentary ever made.

[@alejandrozamorano6724]

totalmente

[@Micaelas]

Awesome

[@guigofreire]

amazing doc thank u

[@georgeo5557]

great adventure

[@oracleOFduchang]

joy

[@marcantoine.carcereri]

I buy the Vinyl and i Hope Ata kak will be also pay!!!

[@LeonxLeon]

This !

[@ajnasolunar]

[@jeffpompitalks]

Maaaaaad 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ptverbka]

❤️

[@harry.digital]

Amazing haha

[@DoTheAstralPlane]

this was fucking great

[@riverriverchang5487]

where can i see that music video?? 19:37

[@ritzzzzzz]

♡

[@ajifunk]

🎶💀🎶

[@KevinLopez-xc7sl]

That song that plays at 9:10 need that name anyone please

[@fermuro9381]

[@giuliotosi]

[@rythebrain]

does anyone know the song playing at 7:32??????

[@sidcarey948]

does anyone know the name of the song during the flea market scene?!

[@kwameobiri-korang9204]

It will be difficult to tell because there are many songs like that. This is a traditional song played with a local guitar-like instrument known as the Kologo. The genre is therefore known as Kologo-music and performed by many in Northern Ghana. The most popular kologo musician is 'King Ayisoba'

[@ghanagoodmusic5188]

King ayesoba song

[@therealheval]

Does anyone know the Track ID of the song playing around #08:00 ?

[@therealheval]

Starxan hmmm still cant find it... :(

[@danielteye4105]

It's in a northern dialect in Ghana...check out King Ayisoba..he has similar sounding records or you can Google native Ghanaian northener music

[@gavinmaycroft6496]

My guess wold be Bola, also released on ATFA or Guy One! King Ayisoba also rules but I don't hear his almost Beefheartesque voice here

[@laurarodriguez9504]

[@alliedfederalelectriccorp3469]

Tiktok brought me here

[@CL-hs5zf]

Does anyone know what the song is at 7:07, please? 🙏

[@danielteye4105]

It's in a northern dialect in Ghana...check out King Ayisoba..he has similar sounding records or you can Google native Ghanaian northener music

[@paxnindi]

Latest Ata Kak Siting - The man is still kicking heavily kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHPOiH2IgsyFhK8

[@xixi7545]

Lets not forget that red bull is a fuckin DRINK!!!!!

[@francisasomani446]

Legendary Ata Kak

[@jeffpompitalks]

Maaaaad 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥