Legendary music producer Zapp Mallet has called on the government to bring back the study of music in the basic school curriculum.
The renowned music producer who was a judge on Citi TV’s Keyboard Idol talent audition made this call to aid learning and understanding of the rudiments of music.
“When I say back to the schools, I’m talking about the basic schools, especially primary and Junior High Schools. Because we all know the importance or contribution music makes in the development of a human being or a child. We all know; it’s been proven. Clinical and psychological tests have proven that music plays an important part in the development of a child. To the extent that when you put music to learning, especially for children they grab it faster,” he said.
The veteran Ghanaian record producer further added that “music plays an important role in society; it makes you cry; it gives you encouragement; to the extent that music can even cause people to commit suicide. Music is very powerful; music is a powerful tool that we can use in the development of our socio-economic or socio-political environment so we shouldn’t lose guard at all.”
He further stated that “countries like America are using it to their advantage.”
Zapp Mallet has worked with highly respected Ghanaian and international music artistes of various genres.
Notable among them is Kojo Antwi, Ofori Amponsah, Becca, Daasebre Dwamena, Irene Logan, Reggie Rockstone, Lord Kenya, Obuor, Akyeame, Tagoe Sisters, Helena Rhabbles, among others.
He is one of the judges for Citi TV’s Keyboard Idol.
Keyboard Idol airs every Saturday at 7:00 pm prompt on Citi TV.
Keyboard Idol is proudly sponsored by Asanka powered by TechAide Ghana and Santol Energy and is powered by Citi TV.
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By: Abdulai Tajudeen | ghanaweekend.com
