Ghanaian highlife music pioneer Ebo Taylor died at the age of 90, a month after his birthday and a day after the launch of an Ebo Taylor music festival, according to his son, Kweku Taylor. Taylor, who was considered a definitive force behind the highlife genre, passed away, leaving behind an unmatched artistic legacy, as reported by The Guardian.
Taylor, who has been compared to Fela Kuti for his impact on Ghanaian music, was a celebrated guitarist. His son announced the news, stating, "The world has lost a giant. A colossus of African music." The Guardian also noted that Taylor's death occurred a month after his 90th birthday.
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