MFSB – Mysteries of the World
One of Ghana’s greatest producers and arrangers, Ebo Taylor delivers a perfect fusion of African highlife and afrobeat with American soul, jazz and funk on his 1980 classic Conflict Nkru! While most of Taylor’s previous releases were sung in Ghanian, Conflict Nkru! is sung in English, likely in order to reach a wider audience. The tracks on Conflict are immediately warm and infectious with Taylor’s syncopated grooves, jazz sensibilities, honest lyrics, and voice piercing through even when mixed in with a chorus. While Fela Kuti reigns as the king of afrobeat, Taylor’s unique take on Ghanian afro-funk/jazz is truly not to be missed and has in recent years built up a sizable cult following. Don’t miss Taylor at the Lodge Room later in August.
Recommended – Full Listen
Tags: Afrobeat / Folk / Highlife
Tracklist:
A1 You Need Love
A2 Love And Death
B1 What Is Life?
B2 Christ Will Come
B3 Victory
Credits:
Alto Saxophone – George Amissah
Bass Guitar – Lamptey*, Paa Kwesi*
Congas – Tom Prize*
Design – Big Jerry
Drums – Max Hammond
Drums [African Drums], Trumpet – Arthur Kennedy
Engineer – Woamekpo Koffi
Executive-Producer – Dick Essilfie-Bondzie
Guitar, Keyboards, Producer, Composed By, Arranged By, Voice – Ebo Taylor
Tenor Saxophone – George Abunuah*
