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Ebo Taylor
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Songwriter
Bio
Deroy Taylor, better known as Ebo Taylor, is a renowned Ghanaian musician and producer known for his contributions to highlife and afrobeat music. He has collaborated with musicians such as Fela Kuti and the Afrobeat Academy and produced music for several prominent artists. His solo projects blend traditional Ghanaian music with afrobeat, jazz, and funk, making him a recognizable figure in the music scene. He has received several lifetime achievement awards and continues to produce creative music at an advanced age.
Discography
Albums9
Disco Reedit Highlife Series Vol 2
Disco Reedit Highlife Series Vol 22019 • albumTracks: 4
Palaver
Palaver2019 • albumTracks: 7
Disco Highlife Reedit Vol 3
Disco Highlife Reedit Vol 32019 • AlbumTracks: 4
Yen Ara
Yen Ara2018 • albumTracks: 9
Appia Kwa Bridge
Appia Kwa Bridge2012 • AlbumTracks: 8
Life Stories
Life Stories2011 • AlbumTracks: 17
Love and Death
Love and Death2010 • albumTracks: 7
Oye Odo
Oye Odo1984 • AlbumTracks: 4
My Love And Music
My Love And Music1976 • AlbumTracks: 4
EPs2
Disco Highlife Reedit Series
Disco Highlife Reedit Series2019 • epTracks: 4
Hitsville Re-visited
Hitsville Re-visited1982 • epTracks: 4
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