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Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Ambolley
20.00€
Ambolley is an innovative album by Ghanaian musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, released in 1982 by WEA International.
Renowned for blending highlife with funk, soul, and jazz, Ambolley introduced his unique "Simigwa" style in this record, merging traditional African rhythms with Western influences. Tracks like "Highlife" showcase his creative approach, foreshadowing elements that would later influence the development of hiplife. This album stands as a milestone in African music, noted for its originality and genre-blending styles.
: Gyedu Blay Ambolley
: 2019
: Mr Bongo
: Ray Otu Allen, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Teddy Bee (2), Potato Darku, Paapa Mensah, Trevor Murrell, Pandit Dinesh, Emmanuel Rentzos, Simon Humphrey, Teddy Osei, Alfred Bannerman, Brad Davis, Mac Tontoh, Geoff Castle, George Lee
: UK
: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country
: A1. It's Highlife; A2. Walking Down The Street; A3. 'Cos I Love You; B1. Cut Your Coat; B2. Adwoa; B3. Simigwa; B4. Franfranta
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