Highlife enjoys growing popularity in the hands of new generation of musicians
Summary
Highlife is a style of music that started about 100 years ago in the port cities of Ghana. It mixes old colonial brass instruments with traditional African rhythms and was important during West African independence. UNESCO has recognized Highlife as an important cultural heritage, and new musicians are helping the music grow and change.Key Facts
- Highlife music began around 100 years ago in Ghana.
- It combines brass instruments introduced during colonial times with local African rhythms.
- The genre played a key role during West Africa’s independence movements.
- UNESCO has added Highlife to the list of intangible cultural heritage.
- A new generation of musicians is updating Highlife to keep it alive and fresh.
- The genre is gaining popularity again both in Africa and worldwide.
- Highlife is called the "grandfather" of modern African music.
- The music reflects the history and culture of West Africa.
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