Six Strings and a Note

Six Strings and a Note is a compelling and relevant portrait of the artistic life of Daniel Kwabena Boa Amponsah, known around the world by his stage name, Koo Nimo. Written with a curiosity, simplicity, and a keen memory for detail, the book takes us on a journey through Koo Nimo's work as an artist, and also as a man with a deep affection for his culture.

From the quiet Ghanaian village where he grew up, to the popular concert halls, leading international universities and renowned institutions, Koo Nimo's life is nearly a century of extraordinary subplots to a story of hope, determination, and a boundless love for guitar music.

Celebrated in his native Ghana for his infusion of traditional motifs into mainstream music, and his influence on the Addadam music styles and palm-wine guitar, Koo Nimo unveiled Asante culture to audiences all over the world.

A fine blend of a vivid recollection of a memoir and an authenticity woven into a biography to give the reader a richer encounter with Koo Nimo's life lessons, challenges, and successes through his life and work.

A father, a poet, a folk musician, a teacher, and a philosopher, Koo Nimo would say, "I did not set out to become another [Andrés] Segovia. All I have is my culture, my story and my song, and I have to do my best for the sake of a generation who will be listening and learning long after I am gone."

A must-read for all international music enthusiasts.

Dr. Eric Obeng Edmonds, Ed.D is a researcher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. His career spans roles in the energy, consulting, and broadcast media industries, starting with Global Product Development for the Associated Press in New York. His previous work includes the author of A Poke in My Eye and the Atlantic Business Review. He earned both his undergraduate and MBA at the University of Houston and his doctorate at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He is the principal of the Knightbridge Foundation, a global educational initiative.