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Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 8, 2026 at 07:18 PM
Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90
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Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor has died at the age of 90. Born in Cape Coast in 1936, Taylor rose to prominence in the late 1950s and early 1960s, becoming known for his distinctive guitar style and arrangements within the highlife genre. He fused Ghanaian rhythms with jazz, funk, soul, and early Afrobeat, influencing musicians across the globe. Taylor's collaborations included working with Fela Kuti in London, contributing to the development of Afrobeat. In his later years, his music experienced a resurgence, leading to international performances and the release of albums like "Love & Death," solidifying his legacy as a key figure in Ghanaian music.

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