One of Ghana’s most prolific musicians, arrangers and composers of the last 50 years, ace guitarist Ebo Taylor will be back on stage with his new band Bonze Konkoma, for the first time in Europe, playing four exclusive concerts.
3.7. TFF Rudolstadt, Germany http://www.tff-rudolstadt.de/
6.7. Center For World Music, University of Hildesheim, Germany,
8.7. Club 77 - Weikersheim, Germany
10.7 Afrikafestival Hertme - Holland http://www.afrikafestivalhertme.nl
Bonze Konkoma, a 13-piece outfit, brings a unique and vibrant blend of Highlife, Afrobeat and Jazz, for which Taylor digs deep into Fante-Akan music like Asafo or Adzewa.
In musicians’ circles, Ebo Talyor´s name and style resonates with those of his Nigerian contemporaries Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. His performance will showcase once more the creative spirit and artistic accomplishment of this outstanding Ghanaian artist and bandleader.
Ebo Taylor – guitar, lead vocal
Willie – guitar
Henry Taylor – Bass
Ebo Taylor Jr. - Keyboards
Possible Prempeh - bass drum (Konkoma Drum Ensemble)
Kwame Takyi – tenor drum
Atta Electric – snearl drum
Ebo Koree – konkon
Mame Ekua – vocals, perc.
Aba Tawiah – vocals, perc.
Sarah Esi Baawa - vocals
Eli - trombone
Osei Tutu - trumpet
