Gyedu-Blay Ambolley – Simigwa

Recorded in Accra with arranger Ebo Taylor, Simigwa introduced Gyedu-Blay Ambolley's gravelly vocal style and his pioneering Simigwa-do rhythm, which many recognise as the earliest precursor to rap in West Africa. Fusing highlife percussion with deep, rubbery funk basslines, the album balances…

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