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Jerry Hansen
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Bio
John William Hansen, professionally known as Jerry Hansen, was a multi-instrumentalist, the pioneer of Ghanaian highlife music, and the founder of the Ramblers International Band. Born in Asante Bekwai, he attended the Seventh Day Adventist School, where he learned from musical icons at the Methodist and Achimota Schools. A few years after his graduation, he received a scholarship to study in Germany, where he networked with people who now happen to be pioneer members of the Ramblers International Band.
Discography
Albums5
Dance with the Ramblers
Dance with the Ramblers2022 • AlbumTracks: 12
Ama Bonsu
Ama Bonsu2013 • AlbumTracks: 2
Classic Highlife Hits From The 1950 & 1960s Vol 2
Classic Highlife Hits From The 1950 & 1960s Vol 22010 • AlbumTracks: 17
51 Lex Presents: Ahomka Won
51 Lex Presents: Ahomka Won2006 • AlbumTracks: 17
51 Lex Presents: Nine Miles High
51 Lex Presents: Nine Miles High2006 • AlbumTracks: 17
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