Ghanian musical pioneer Ebo Taylor dead at 90 – Far Out Magazine

Ghanian musical pioneer Ebo Taylor stands in front of a tiled wall, wearing a patterned red and green traditional outfit and black hat, looking to the side—a portrait capturing his legacy for Far Out Magazine.

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Ebo Taylor, a legend of Ghanaian highlife music and a West African musical icon, has died aged 90.

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Taylor’s son, Kweku Taylor, confirmed the news of his father’s passing, stating, “The world has lost a giant. A colossus of African music.”

The eulogy continued, “Ebo Taylor passed away yesterday; a day after the launch of Ebo Taylor music festival and exactly a month after his 90th birthday, leaving behind an unmatched artistry legacy. Dad, your light will never…

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