Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
WAKE UP AFRIKA
(LP)
Agogo / 05274841
12 Inch
WAKE UP AFRIKA
Side
BPM
Tracklist
Wake Up Afrika
Bon Adoso
U Like Or U No Like
God E See You
Ochoko Bila
I Love You Girl
Maame O Papa
If You Want To Know
It Doesn’t Matter
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Wenn der Artikel lieferbar ist, wird eine Benachrichtigung an Deine eingetragene e-mail-Adresse versendet.The sound of Gyedu-Blay Ambolley incorporates elements of traditional Ghanaian rhythms, American Jazz, Funk and Soul, creating a rich tapestry of musical expression.
Born in 1947 in the vibrant port city of Sekondi-Takoradi in western Ghana, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley"s musical journey began with early influences from his father"s military band flute playing and local highlife music. Ambolley"s significance in the music world extends far beyond Ghana"s borders. He is credited as the first musician from Ghana, and indeed the world, to formally incorporate rap forms into local highlife rhythms, creating a unique genre called Simigwa.[info sheet from distr.]