Wednesday, May 22, 8920

High Life (c. 1920) in Ghana and Nigeria


Highlife is a musical genre that originated in Ghana.

Nyakrom Brass Band - High Life Music










The style spread to Sierra Leone and Nigeria in the 1920's and other West African countries. It is very popular in Liberia and all of English-speaking West Africa, although little has been produced in other countries due to economic challenges brought on by war and instability.

Nigeria - High Life Improvisation









[8920 Parker / 8920 High Life / 8919 Courage]