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| Ghana's legendary Gyedu-Blay Ambolley presents the music from his brilliant 1975 debut Simigwa at Lee's Palace on Friday. |
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley presents Simiga in Toronto!
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley is a musical luminary hailing from Ghana, West Africa, with a staggering 29 albums in his impressive discography. Coming of age amidst the zenith of Ghana’s highlife era, Ambolley emerged as a pivotal figure in its evolution.
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley’s groundbreaking debut solo album, released in 1975, stands as a cornerstone of Ghanaian music history - with one of the most iconic album covers! Simigwa stands as Ambolley’s magnum opus, a masterpiece fusing together the rich tapestry of highlife, afrobeat, folk and funk. The album is a true testament to Ambolley’s unparalleled artistry written and produced in collaboration with the legend Ebo Taylor.
Tickets are $42.04 advance and available via TicketWeb right here. Watch Gyedu-Blay Ambolley's 2023 performance in Antwerp and an interview following a vinyl rip of his classic 1975 album "Simigwa" below.
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