Afrobeat pioneer and Ghanaian legend Ebo Taylor has spent six decades refining his infectious, danceable fusion of Afrobeat , Jazz, Funk and Highlife. His Barbican debut features a set of classics performed with his own big band Afrobeat Academy, alongside a unique collaboration with LA-based indie collective Fool's Gold.
Ebo Taylor, now well into his 70s, remains a Ghanaian legend – a songwriter, composer, bandleader and guitar player whose music mixes Highlife, Afrobeat, Funk to create a sweet, infectious, euphoric sound. His music was a crucial influence on Fool’s Gold, a Los Angeles indie collective who weave Western pop aesthetics together with African rhythms and melodies. For this show, Taylor and his Afrobeat Academy will join Fool’s Gold onstage for a unique collaborative performance – it promises to be a danceable night to remember!
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