| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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Nga Nga | Ebo Taylor | 5:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
African Woman | Ebo Taylor | 7:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Love & Death | Ebo Taylor | 6:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Victory (Instrumental) | Ebo Taylor | 3:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Mizin | Ebo Taylor | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Kwame (Instrumental) | Ebo Taylor | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Aborekyair | Ebo Taylor | 7:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Obra | Ebo Taylor | 5:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 8 Songs |
iTunes Review
“Criminally unknown” is one of the first descriptors that comes to mind when talking about Ghanan guitarist Ebo Taylor. With Nigerian artists like Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade dominating the Afrobeat and highlife music scene, casual American fans had to be diligent if they hoped to discover the lesser-known names. Serious fans of the genre know Ebo Taylor as a revered composer and musician who for decades has worked as a producer and arranger for Ghana’s biggest record labels. Love & Death is the astonishing new recording by Taylor, who, into his ‘70s, sounds as fresh and energetic as he did on recordings from decades past; his voice is only slightly worn, and is still warm and passionate. New versions of “Love & Death” and “Victory” are rich and vibrant, with their horn-driven funk and glinting guitar tapestry epitomizing the brilliance of Taylor and his backing band, Berlin’s Afrobeat Academy (comprised of members of classic Afrobeat bands like Marijata). A stunning example of a living legend staying true to his vision, this ridiculously belated foray by Taylor into the international market is simply dazzling.
Customer Reviews
Utterly Irresistable!
Utterly irresistible.
One of the greats of Ghanaian music and just loaded with infectious beats, great jazz and wonderful humour. When the music is this much fun you can see yourself completely hooked on his take on Afrobeat.
Taylor has, incredibly, been around since the 50’s in the forefront of Highlife with bands like The Stargazers but he has been one of Ghana’s leading composers and bandleaders since the ‘60’s after studying in London. This is the first thing he has had released internationally and it beats me why he hasn’t been lauded and trumpeted over here before – this is just wonderful.
‘African Woman’ is loaded with horns and a continuous shuffling rhythm that you just can’t ignore along with some delicious keyboards while the title track has a huge and stuttering heartbeat to it with the horns again taking the melody but the vocals, richly spoken and bemoaning the dangers of “Love and Death: walking hand in hand, the way to thy grave is just the same”.
The whole album is funky and makes you want to dance with such delicious simplicity overlaying some seriously complex playing – the epitome of great African music, simple to listen but all the ahrd work is in the playing.
An absolute gem that rewards you a little more every time you listen.
reviewed by: Andy Snipper
Amazing Afro-Beat
"Love and Death" is just out of sight! Any Fela aficionado will be pleased
Biography
Born: 1936 in GHANA
Genre: World
Years Active: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Ebo Taylor
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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1 |
Love & Death | Love & Death | 6:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
Nga Nga | Love & Death | 5:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
African Woman | Love & Death | 7:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Mizin | Love & Death | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Victory (Instrumental) | Love & Death | 3:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Kwame (Instrumental) | Love & Death | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Barrima | Appia Kwa Bridge | 3:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Obra | Love & Death | 5:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Aborekyair | Love & Death | 7:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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10 |
Odofo Nyi Akyiri Biara | Afro-Beat Airways | 9:36 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
