# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ata Kak, Live in York
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Brudenell Presents...

Ata Kak
+ Guests

22.08.2026 | £15.00 ADVANCE (stbf) | Doors 19:30 

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Ata Kak, the Ghanaian artist behind the cult classic Obaa Sima, crafted a singular blend of highlife, hip-hop and funk in the early ’90s that went largely unnoticed until decades later. Born Yaw Atta-Owusu in Kumasi, he moved through Germany and Canada, developing his sound using basic home equipment and sheer determination.

Initially released as a DIY cassette, Obaa Sima fused Twi rap with lo-fi beats and Afro-futuristic flair. It vanished into obscurity until 2002, when musicologist Brian Shimkovitz found a copy in Ghana and later reissued it in 2015 via Awesome Tapes From Africa. The internet lit up.

Despite late fame, Ata Kak remains grounded. “I don’t consider myself a legend, I’m just doing what I love,” he says. His global touring debut came well into his 50s, electrifying festivals across Europe with his infectious energy and joyful sound.

Once a mystery, now a pioneer of Twi rap and Afro-futurism, Ata Kak continues to write and record at home. “Music is like water,” he says. “Once it flows out, it can go anywhere.”
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/ata-kak-live-in-york/200029987733857
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, dance, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: York
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Crescent Community Venue
- **lat**: 53.955028215757
- **long**: -1.0940166898269
- **full address**: The Crescent Community Venue, 8 The Crescent,York, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ata Kak, Live in York being held?
  - **A:** Ata Kak, Live in York takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Crescent Community Venue, 8 The Crescent,York, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ata Kak, Live in York?
  - **A:** Ata Kak, Live in York is organized by Brudenell Presents.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ata Kak, Live in York is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ata Kak, Live in York sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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